Sharana Basaveshwara Temple is a shrine situated at Kalburgi(Gulbarga), an ancient town situated to the north-eastern part of Karnataka. The temple is dedicated to an eminent Hindu religious teacher and philosopher, Shri Sharana Basaveshwara ^[1] ,a Lingayat saint of 18th Century known for his Dasoha(Giving is earning) and Kayaka - an advancement of the Karma doctrine - "You have the right to perform the work assigned to you. You have no rights to 'demand' the fruits of your labor" philoshophy.^[2]

Sharana Basaveshwara Temple Gulbarga

The temple houses the Samadhi of Sharana Basaveshwara at the center called as the garbha gudi. It also has a lake adjacent to it which attracts many devotees and tourists.^[3]. The lake is currently undergoing renovation and Rs. 1 Crore has been allocated for its development.^[4].

A chariot festival,Jatra is held every year in honor of Sharana Basaveshwara which attracts huge crowds.

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