Nagavi Nandibaavi Temples, Karnataka

Address

Nagavi Nandibaavi Temples, Nagavi, Chittapur, Karnataka 585211

Diety

Shiva

Introduction

Nandibaavi/Nandibaodi is the kalyani style in ruined Nagavi village of Chittapur. Chittapur town is located 50 km from Gulbarga district. In the course of history. Nagavi has lost its past glory and now it has a ruined and deserted look. Nearby there is a Sanjeevini Anjaneya Gudi temple which is recently restored. This temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India

Puranic Significance

It abounds in Chalukyan temple sculptures, delicate carvings and hidden inscriptions. “Nandi Baavi” A water body which has water all around the year. The primary deity is lord shiva, this ruined temple scattered all around this area belongs to Rashtrakoot Empire The hight of the water in this Kalyani is always 5 feet throughout the year. Overflowing water reaches Nagavelambika Temple.