Upper Shri Shivalaya Gudi Badami
Temple Timings and Details
Darshan Timings
Opening Timing: 10:00 AM
Closing Timing: 05:00 PM
Aarti Timings
Morning Aarti : 06:00 AM – 07:00 AM
Evening Aarti : 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM
About Upper Shri Shivalaya Gudi Badami
Upper Shri Shivalaya Situated on top of the northern hill of Badami, this is the Vaishnava temple. The artwork in these temples displays images of Shiva, Vishnu and Devi, along with stories from the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Between the sixth and eighth centuries, the Badami Chalukyas, also known as the Eastern Chalukyas, constructed these. Ganesh Chathurthi is an important festival at this temple. The best time to visit this temple is during the months of October through February.How to Reach Upper Shree Shivalaya Gudi BadamiThe temple can be easily reached by taking the various modes of transportation. Some frequently used ways are given below.By RoadBadami has a proper bus stand in the city from where Upper Shri Shivalaya Gudi Badami is located just 1 km away.By RailBadami Railway station is the most preferable and nearest spot from Upper Shri Shivalaya Gudi with 5 km of distance.By AirHubli airport is the nearest spot to Upper Shri Shivalaya Gudi at 111 km, which can take 2:30 hours to reach.Best Time to Visit Shivana Gudi BadamiUpper Shri Shivalaya Gudi is the most visited place in Badami because of its beauty and calmness. The best time to visit Upper Shree Shivalaya Gudi is during the winter months to enjoy more coziness there.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
1. Where can I find the Upper Shri Shivalaya Gudi temple?
On top of Badami Fort's northern slope, with a view of Badami town and Agastya Lake.
2. Which god was worshipped at Upper Shri Shivalaya Gudi?
Originally devoted to Vishnu, some people today consider it to be a shrine dedicated to Shiva.
3. When was Upper Shri Shivalaya Gudi constructed?
It was built by the Chalukyas in the sixth or seventh century CE and features early rock-cut and structural temple designs.
