Basava Kalyana
Karnataka, India
About Basava Kalyana
Known as the Karmabhoomi of Basavanna, the revered 12th-century social reformer and philosopher who founded the Veerashaiva (Lingayat) movement. Located about 80 km from Bidar, Basava Kalyana was the capital city of the Chalukyas of Kalyana and served as the epicenter of a revolutionary social reform movement that challenged caste discrimination and championed equality. The city's attractions include the historic Basaveshwara Temple, the Anubhava Mantapa (the world's first parliamentary democracy where people of all castes and genders debated philosophy and social issues), and the magnificent fort built by the Chalukyas. The annual Basava Jayanthi celebrations draw hundreds of thousands of devotees. Nearby is the Chennabasaveshwara Temple at Haveri and the historic monuments from the Kalyani Chalukya period that showcase remarkable artistry and architectural innovation.
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