Basavakalyana is a historical city and municipal council in the Bidar District of the Indian state of Karnataka. It was the capital of two dynasties—Kalyani Chalukya and Kalachuris of Kalyani. It is famous for the world's tallest Basavanna statue, which stands 108 feet high. It is one of the major cities and industrial hubs of Bidar district.
World's tallest Basavanna statue, 108 feet (33 m)
Basavakalyan Fort
Basavakalyan Fort
Basavakalyan Temple
Bidar district is the northernmost part of the Karnataka state in India. The administrative headquarters of district is Bidar city. Geographically, it resembles the "Crown of the State", occupying its northeastern end. It is bounded by Kamareddy and Sangareddy districts of Telangana state on the eastern side, Latur and Osmanabad districts of Maharashtra state on the western side, Nanded district of Maharashtra state on the northern side and Kalaburagi district on the southern side.
Image: BIADR FORT (inside view garden)
Image: Astoor
Image: 11th 12th century Iswara temple, Kamaleshwara Kalleswara Kamlishvara, Jalasangvi Karnataka India 28
Image: Akka Nagamma Cave 15