Before India's independence, Basavakalyan was called Kalyan. After independence and division of states on linguistic basis in 1956, Kalyana was renamed as BasavaKalyana in memory of Vishwaguru Basavanna, a great revolutionary who established
Anubhava Mantapa (spiritual democracy) in 12th Century in India.
Basavakalyana was ruled by Western Chalukyas, Kalachuris, Yadavas of Devagiri, Bijapur Sultanate, Bahamani Sultanate (Bidar, Gulbarga), Mughals, Hyderabad Nizams.
Western Chalukyas: It was the royal capital of the Western Chalukya (Kalyani Chalukyas) dynasty from 1050 to 1195. Somesvara I (1041-1068A.D.) made Kalyana as his capital, recognised as Kalyani Chalukyas to differentiate with Badami Chalukyas. Later ruled by Somesvara II, Vikramaditya VI, Somesvara III, jagadeka Malla III and Tailapa III. Before this Manyakheta was their capital. During 10th-12th centuries ruled nearly half of India, most of the western Deccan, South India. King Vikramaditya VI had In his court scholars such as Someshwara, Bilhana (poet of Kashmir) and Vigyaneshwara (legal expert).
Kalyani Chalukya architecture: The earliest examples of the Kalyani Chalukya style are found at Kuknur. The Kalleshvara and Navalinga temples here bear resemblances to early Chalukya group of Aihole and Pattadkal. The Jaina temple at Lakkundi near Gadag forms the nest step in the improvement of this style introducing a greater ornamental effect in the treatment of the surface. The Kalyani style of architecture reaches its maturity and culmination in the 12th century. Kasi Vishveshvara at Lakkundi, Mallikarjuna at Kuruvatti and Mahadeva Temple (Itagi) are the finest examples produced by the later Chalukya architects. The Saraswathi and Someshwara temples at Gadag are in a mutilated condition. There are nearly one hundred monuments of the period, scattered all over the Deccan, giving us information about the artistic excellence attained by the later Chalukyas of Kalyani.
Kalachuris: Kalachuris succeeded Kalyani Chalukyas continued Kalyani as there capital. During 12th century the Kalachuri King Bijjala (1156-1167) assumed the throne, and Basaveshwara appointed as his Prime Minister. Basaveshwara led a social movement to stop untouchability and gender discrimination, Shivasharana revolution took place. Basaveshwara motivated many with the
Vachana sahitya, and more than 600 people became writers called as Vachanakaras.
Centre of social and religious movement: he centre of a great social and religious movement. In 12th century, because of Basaveshwara social reformer, it became a seat of learning. Basaveshwara, Akka Mahadevi, Channabasavanna, Siddarama many more Sharanas are associated with Basavakalyana. Basaveshwara, who fought against castism and orthodoxy in Hinduism.
At Jalasangvi, Narayanapura and Shivapura there are temples of the Chalukya period. Basaveshvara temple is at the centre of Basavakalyana. There are some Islamic monuments Moti Mahal, Hydari Mahal, Peeran Durga. And other religious places such as Gachchina Matha, Kambali Matha and Sadananda Matha.
Basavakalyana Fort: Basavakalyana Fort constructed by Chalukyas it includes Jain Images on wall. There is museum in side fort, there are Jain idols of the 10-11 century AD.
Shiva Temple at Narayanpura: There is a Shiva Temple at Narayanpura which dating back to Chalukya times (11th century), 4 km from Basavakalyana.
Basavakalyan Temple
Basaveshwara Temple and Anubhav mantap: There is a statue of Allamaprabhu, as the
Guru of the Basavanna and the related photos of Basavanna which he has worked for the people.
There is lake beside it and full of trees surrounding its Temple.
Basava Kalyana Photo Gallery
How to get there:
Nearest air port: Shamshabad Airport, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, 200 km
Nearest Railway Station: Bhalki Railway Station,Bidar dist, Karnataka, India 47 km
Road Distances; its well connected to NH-9, 6 km from NH-9
| Bangalore : |
700 km |
| Bidar: |
80 km |
| Solapur: |
127 km |
| Gulbarga: |
72 km |
| Latur: |
92 km |
| Udgir: |
90 km |
| Humnabad: |
30 km |
| Zaheerabad: |
84 km |
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