God
BASAVESHWARA TEMPLE - Lord Nandi is worshiped here as the main deity. In Kuruvathi, Lord Basaveshwara's idol is 10 feet long and 9 feet high.
SRI MALLIKARJUNA TEMPLE - Mallikarjuna is the deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. The Shiva Lingam is of 4 feet height.
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Weather
Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37°C during the day and 21°C during night)Lowest - October to February (27°C during day and 18°C during night)Monsoon season - August to September
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
- Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 KSRTC BUS STAND |
3.6 KM | 08049596666 |
 Ranibennur Railway station |
34.4 KM | 139 |
 Hubballi Airport |
127 KM | 0836-2237921 |
Architecture
Kuruvathi got its name because the Lord Basaveshwara/Nandi came here to heal the kuru - the wounds of the devotees. Shri Kuruvathi Basaveshwara is one of the forms of Nandi. The holy temple is dedicated to Nandi who is in the form of a bull. It is believed that Lord Nandi came here in search of Lord Shiva (Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy), found him on the bank of Tungabhadra River, sat in front of him and started worshiping him from then on.
BASAVESHWARA TEMPLE - This temple was built in the style of Vijayanagara architecture, Sukanasi, a Navaranga connecting the sanctum and outer Mandapa and a Rangamantapa. The Mandapa are built on square or polygonal plinths with carved friezes that are four to five feet height and have ornate stepped entrances on all four sides with miniature elephants or with beast. The Mandapas are supported by ornate pillars.
SRI MALLIKARJUNA TEMPLE - The Rangamantapa has 12 pillars which are in triangular form in all 3 direction and is of 8 feet height with the width of 4 feet each. The ornate pillars that support the roof of the mandapa are monolithic shafts from the base up to the neck of the capital. The carvings of Apsaras on the pillar tops of the front porch and numerous Nagabandha carvings on the door frames. The lintel of the sukanasi entrance has a highly embellished makaratorana mounted on two round pillars. The outer walls of the garbhagriha have niches decorated by pilasters, miniature sikharas and also image of gods flanked by madanika images. Kalyani Chalukya or Later Chalukya architecture is the distinctive style of ornamented architecture. This shrine belongs to Ekakuta category which consist of a Mahamantapa, 3 Navaranga connecting the sanctum and outer Mandapa and a Rangamantapa. These 3 Navaranga has Mahamantapas that are fabulous and spectacularly incarnated by Kalyani Chalukya and these inturn leads us to Sukanasi. This Sukanasi finally leads us to Garbhagriha where Lord Shiva resides. The walls which have those elegantly executed art objects are considered to be an excellent example of chalukya style of Architecture.
History
BASAVESHWARA TEMPLE - The Divine Bull Nandi came here in search of Lord Shiva, found him here and sat in front of him in meditation. He is now revered as Basaveshwara or Basavanna. This temple was built in 4th century by Vijaynagara Emperor.
SRI MALLIKARJUNA TEMPLE - Lord Shiva who killed the demons at this place. This temple was built in 11th and 12th centuries by Western Chalukya Empire (also known as the Later or Kalyani Chalukya empire).
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 06:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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