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Badavilinga Temple is a wonderful temple in Hampi dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Hindu deity Shiva is worshipped in the form of a Linga in this temple. The Badavilinga temple is located near the Lakshmi Narasimha Temple. Tourists as well as devotees flock to the temple throughout the year. 

This is the largest Linga image in Hampi. Located next to the Lakshmi Narasimha statue, the Linga is housed inside a chamber with an opening in the front. A close look on this icon can reveal three eyes (depicting the three eyes of Shiva) carved on it. Legend has it that this was commissioned by a peasant woman and hence the name (Badva means poor in local tongue).

The sanctum in which the Linga is installed is always filled with water as a water channel is made to flow through it. According to Hindu mythology the River Ganga (Ganges) was brought from heaven to earth to quench the drought. But the river was so forceful that it could split the earth into two pieces if allowed to fall on earth. Lord Shiva consented to take the impact by allowing the torrent of Ganga to fall on his matted hair. Thus helping to release a smooth flowing river on to earth from his hair. As an iconic representation of this, in Siva temples you can spot a dripping pot hanging over the Linga. 

Both Lakshmi Narasimha & Badavi Linga shrines can be visited together.

Photography allowed and no entrance fees to visit. 

The Badavilinga Temple is a shrine that has not escaped the destruction that had befallen Hampi several centuries ago. However, the good part is that the Shiva Linga stands intact even today. The inner walls of the shrine, surrounding the Shiva Linga, have also escaped any severe damage.

Though the temple is a small and simple structure, it is a fascinating place to visit and have a look at the large Shiva Linga.


Significance of Badavilinga Temple, Hampi

 

The Badavilinga Temple in Hampi has the largest monolithic Shiva Linga in Hampi. The Shiva Linga has a three eye mark drawn on it in line carving. The three eye mark depicts the three eyes of Lord Shiva.

The beautiful Linga is made of black stone. It has a height of 3 meters. It is believed that the temple has been in existence since the period of the Vijayanagara Empire. Devotees come here from far and near to worship the Shiva Linga. According to devotees, the base of the Shiva Lingam is submerged in water as it depicts the arrival of the holy river Ganges on earth and its flow is controlled by Lord Shiva.


Important Information About Badavilinga Temple

 

  • Timing: 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM on all days of the week

  • Entry Fee: No entry fee required

  • Photography: Allowed

  • Visit Duration: About 1 ½ hours

  • Best time to visit: From November to February


Interesting Facts about Badavilinga Temple

 

The huge Shiva Linga of the Badavilinga Temple is situated inside a small stone chamber. There is a single opening in front of the chamber through which devotees can get in. An interesting thing to note about the design of the stone chamber is that it has no ceiling. During the day, sunlight enters through the opening in the ceiling and floods the Shiva Linga with light.

The Shiva Linga has a large pedestal that is circular in shape. It is the yone pitha of the Shiva Linga. This circular pedestal draws into an outlet, also known as pranala. The pedestal of the Shiva Linga stands on a bed of water. This is due to the fact that the shrine always remains filled with water as a water channel flows through it.


How to reach Badavilinga Temple

 

Hampi is a renowned tourist destination. There are several ways to reach Hampi from various parts of Karnataka and beyond. Once a visitor reaches Hampi, he or she can arrive at the Badavilinga Temple without much difficulty as it is easily accessible.

By Air- Hampi is a ruined village that does not have an airport of its own. Ballari (Bellary) is the closest town that has an airport. Bellary is located at a distance of around 64 km from Hampi. Visitors can reach Bellary by taking a flight to the small town and then travel to Hampi by means of local transport.

By Rail- Hampi does not have a railway station. The nearest railway station is situated in the city of Hospet that has the Hospet Junction Railway Station. Hospet stands at a distance of around 10 km from Hampi. One of the easiest ways to reach Hampi from Hospet is to take a bus. A few means of local transport also exists and visitors can avail them to reach Hampi from Hospet.

By Road- Hampi has a good road network and is well-connected to many towns and cities with the help of this network. Several KSRTC buses travel between Hampi and other towns and cities in Karnataka. Visitors have the option to reach Hampi by bus or by hiring private cars, cabs or other vehicles from the major cities like Bengaluru (Bangalore) or Mysuru (Mysore).


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