Located in the Bidar district of Karnataka, Basavakalyan has been a great pilgrimage center.

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The illustrious capital of the Kalyani Chalukya dynasty from 1050 to 1195, Basavakalyan witnessed a series of religious and cultural turbulence in the 12th century in the basvakalyan in karnatka.

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The royal heritage notwithstanding, Basavakalyan is known more for being the birthplace of Basaveshwara, a 12th Century scholar who fought against castism and orthodoxy in Hinduism. Despite being born into a Brahmin family in the Bijapur district of northern Karnataka and growing up in a strict, religious household, Basaveshwara was a pioneer who worked relentlessly to reform the inherent prejudices of Hinduism. He rejected the Vedic religion based on Vedas, agamas, shastras, and puranas.

Due to the noble work and philosophy of Basaveshwara, Basavakalyana became a seat of learning and an abode of spiritual wisdom. Basavakalyan is renowned for the saints who made the city their home: Basaveshwara, Akka-Mahadevi, Channabasavanna, and Siddarama.

Kalayar kovil:

Kalayar Nayanar was born in Thirukadavur in the Chola kingdom. The Lord of this place is called Amirda Ghateswarar. Once Devas and Asuras came to this place with nectar in a pot. They wanted to take bath. So, they left the pot on the ground and went to the river. When they came back to the place, they could not lift the pot. Kalayarkovil and the pot itself had been transformed into a Lingam. Hence, this Lingam is known as Amrita Lingam. Markandeya worshipped this Lingam and became an immortal boy of 16 years in the kalayarkovil.

The Goddess in this place is called Abiraami Amman. Abiraami Pattar, a great devotee of Mother, sang beautiful songs called Abiraami Andhaadhi, in praise of Her here. Divine Mother who was highly pleased with his devotional hymns that She changed the new moon day into a full moon day, in order to save him from the king's wrath.

(Kungiliya) Kalayar Nayanar was a Brahmin by caste. He got the name because he was always holding an incense pot in his hand. He considered burning of incense before the Lord as the best service to Siva. Lord Siva was highly pleased with (Kungiliya) Kalayar Nayanar's intense devotion and his wonderful service. He wanted to put it to test, so that the true glory of his supreme devotion to the Lord may be understood by all.

Namakkal Anjaneyar

If it is temples, it has to be Tamil Nadu. True. If it is art, it has to be Cholas or Pallavas or Pandyas. Who said so? The artistic history of Tamil Nadu is not only confined to the Pallavas, Cholas and the Pandyas. Namakkal anjaneyar and there was another sect of rulers known as Adiamans, who of course were not as legendary as the rest. Namakkal, a temple devoted to Anjaneya can be attributed to a successor of the Adiaman clan.
Namakkal is a sacred place that contains both charm and history.

The fort of Namakkal is guarded by a giant Anjaneya. The idol is so famous that it has been known as Namakkal Hanuman. There is also another Anjaneya on the banks of the tank, Kamalalaya. The difference between both the idols is that while the former is massive the latter is a wonderful piece of art.

Namakkal anjaneyar and offering made by devotees to this temple is mainly garlands of cakes made of gram or the vadai malais. The striking attribute of this temple is that there is no roof above the God. The sun dries Him and the rain drenches Him. But He stands there, tall and commanding. There is also a bell on His tail and a sword on His hips.

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