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The temple houses the Samadhi of Sharana Basaveshwara, a 12th century Indian philosopher, poet, Lingayat social reformer of bhakti movement. The temple has a towering spire and consists of a series of pillars and arches. The temple is known for its intricate carvings of Hindu gods, goddesses, demigods, damsels, animals and events from local lore. The temple is also known for its chariot festival, which happens in March.
Sharana Basaveshwara Temple is a shrine at Kalaburgi (Gulbarga), an ancient town in the north-eastern part of Karnataka.
Entry to the Gulbaraga Fort is through the north-west. The arched gateway is flanked by bastions and topped with battlements.
Bala Hissr is a dojon (heavily fortified central tower of a fort) located inside the Gulbaraga Fort. It was added by Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah, the founder of the Bahmani dynasty. Three large cannons rest atop the tower.
The mosque was built in 1367 by Bahmani Sultan Mohammed Shah I to commemorate the establishment of the capital in Gulbarga following the defeat Kapaya Nayaka of Warangal.
This small three domed mosque is located north of the Jami Masjid