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Lakulisa Temple
- Bhadami,Karnataka
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Overview
Lakulisa Temple is located at Bhadami in Bhagalkot District of Karnataka. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Lakulisa was considered the last avatar of Lord Shiva. He was one of the earliest teachers of Pasupata Philosophy.
About The Temple
This temple is situated to the north - west corner of the Butanatha group. It is noteworthy on account of an interesting nude image of Lakulisa set in the shrine being the principal object of worship. The idol has two hands of which the left resting on the thigh is damaged, and the right, bent at elbow, holds what looks like the end of a staff. The head has wig and tufts of hair are seen falling on the back.
The temple faces south and consists of a sabhamandapa (hall) supported by four pillars and a shrine with a passage around it. Images of Mahishasuramardhini, Ganapathy and Vishnu are carved on the surface of the inner wall of the passage. Two courses of a damaged stepped pyramid type sikhara (tower) are seen over the shrine. The temple can be attributed to 11th to 12th century A.D. on stylistic point of view.
Accessibility
Airport
The Nearest airports to Bhadami are Hubli (around 106 km) and Belgaum (around 150 km). From Hubli and Belgaum we can reach Bhadami by taxi or by bus.
Railways
The ‘Bhadami Railway Station’ is around 5 km from the Bhadami Bus stand. We can reach Bhadami through rail connectivity from Bangalore, Hubli, Bijapur, Gadag, and Solapur and from other cities. The nearest major rail junction is Hubli. The Hubli Junction has good rail connectivity with major cities across India. Also direct train is there from Bangalore (Yashawantapur Junction) to Bhadami.
Road
Bhadami is well connected by road. Also there are a good number of Government and Private buses from Bangalore, Hubli, Belgaum and Bijapur. Tonga’s (Horse-Cart) is another mode of local transport easily available in the city and auto rickshaws as well.
Temple Address
Lakulisa Temple,
Bhadami, Bhagalkot District,
Karnataka, India, Pin code - 587201
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.
Timings
Morning 6:00 am to Evening 9:00 pm