Hampi, India
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It is one of most famous place in Hampi. Must visit place, if you are visiting hampi. This place comes on left side when we are traveling from kamalapur to hampi. Parking place available. Washrooms not available. Snacks are available on opposite road. Kids and family friendly place.
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This great shiv ling was built out of one single peace of rock is right next to ugra narasimha temple which was built in the 16th century. The place is right beside the main road. Plenty of parking space. The place is a monolithic structure and is very well maintained. A must visit place.
Another stunning monument, right next to the Narsimha statue. Its a monolithic Shivlinga carved out of a single stone. The lower part of the linga remains immersed in the water throughout the year. It's achieved using a unique piece of water engineering which draws water from the Tungabhadra river into the shivlinga enclosure.
Ancient beautifully carved lingam of 3 meters height called " Badava linga " made of monolith with beautifully carved one using lathe technology... masterly placed inside the sanctum and almost always surrounded by water and the base of lingam not visible.. the proper linga situated next to lord narasimha temple with spacious ambience .. a must visit place in hampi..
Under water large linga. Restored and kept closed for tourist. Top is open and water below you have to see through a mesh.
A small lingam temple located next to the Lakshmi Narasimha statue. It is just a short walk from the road.
Spectacular monolithic Shivalinga
This is the largest Linga image in Hampi. Located next to the Lakshmi Narasimha statue the Linga is housed inside a chamber with an opening in the front. A close look on this icon can reveal three eyes (depicting the three eyes of Shiva) carved on it. Legend has it that this was commissioned by a peasant woman and hence the name (Badva means poor in local tongue). The sanctum in which the Linga is installed is always filled with water as a water channel is made to flow through it. According to Hindu mythology the River Ganga (Ganges) was brought from heaven to earth to quench the drought. But the river was so forceful that it could split the earth into two pieces if allowed to fall on earth. Lord Shiva consented to take the impact by allowing the torrent of Ganga to fall on his matted hair. Thus helping to release a smooth flowing river on to earth from his hair. As an iconic representation of this, in Siva temples you can spot a dripping pot hanged over the Linga. (see also Gods of Hampi) Both Lakshmi Narasimha & Badavi Linga shrines can be visited together. Photography allowed and no entrance fees to visit.
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