Kudalasangama
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Kudalasangama in India is an important centre of pilgrimage for Lingayats. It is located about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from the Almatti Dam in Bagalkote district of Karnataka state. The Krishna and Malaprabha River rivers merge here and flow east towards Srisailam Andhra Pradesh. The Aikya Mantapa or the holy Samādhi of Basavanna, the founder of the Lingayatism along with Linga, which is believed to be self-born (Swayambhu), is here. The Kudala Sangama Development Board takes care of the maintenance and development.
Sangamanatha temple at Kudalasangama, North Karnataka
Kudalasangama, North Karnataka
Kudala sangama in Bagalkote district, where Guru Basavanna's samadhi is located.
Iykya linga seen from above.
Lingayatism
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Lingayatism is a Hindu denomination based on Shaivism. Initially known as Veerashaivas, since the 12th-century adherents of this faith are known as Lingayats.
Basava, the influential leader of Lingayatism
An idol of Akka Mahadevi holding Ishta Linga in her left hand
A necklace with pendant containing linga symbol of Shiva are worn by Lingayats. Rudraksha beads (shown above) and Vibhuti (sacred ash on forehead) are other symbols adopted as a constant reminder of one's principles of faith.
Kudalasangama in Bagalkot district, a temple and pilgrimage site linked to Guru Basavanna