Lower Shri Shivalaya Gudi - Hindu temple in Badami - Bagalkote, India

It is located within the premises of Badami fort. The trek starts alongside the archaeological museum. After crossing the first gate the path advances through the huge boulders. Path is very scenic. Crossing the second gate left side leads to lower Shivalaya. It's a comparatively small temple ruins and no idol inside the temple. View from here is excellent. Early morning is quite and peaceful. A must visit.

Badami Northern Hills : Lower Shivalay Lower Shivalaya can be seen which is dedicated to Vatapi Ganapati which actually means the Ganapati of Badami (earlier known as Vatapi). The idol is missing, only the base has survived.

It's a short trek here to upper Shivalaya temple and on the way you find lower Shivalaya shrine. Amazing sight and city view from the top. Also, the trek begins right next to Archeological Museum which is convenient. Definitely a must visit place. And beware of monkeys and langurs.

This is Hindu religious temple of God Shiva at lower height .

Lower Shivalaya located in the middle of the mountain Good place and beautiful view

Lower shivalya place high point on badami fort ... you can seee whole badami city from here Timing: 8:00 AM to SunSet (Open on all days of the week except Friday) Entry Fee:NO Photography: Not Allowed Visit Duration: About 1 hour

It's smaller that the upper temple, in ruins though a good sight. There's a canon beside it. You can have a good view of the Badami village from here. It's on the left side when you cross the second gateway while climbing up the northern hill.

Situated at a higher level than city. Glimpse of whole city, agastya tirthaa, badami caves, upper shivalaya temolenis possible from here.