Shree Badavilinga Gudi

The story of Shree Badavilinga Gudi

Shree Badavilinga Gudi is an ancient temple shrine with a pedestal holding a Hindu linga, and the pool of water around it is the first thing to notice. The practical listing for this place says it is open every day from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

There is no account of this exact temple, so the safest context is the larger Hampi setting around it and the wider Shiva tradition behind a linga shrine. Britannica describes Hampi as a historic and religious attraction in Karnataka, and that is the setting this place belongs to.

The practical description identifies it as a shrine and pedestal with a Hindu linga, surrounded by water. That makes it a small, focused worship space rather than a large temple complex. The name Badavilinga is tied in the supplied material to “badava,” meaning poor in Kannada, and one published page says the name is linked to a humble devotee story, but that version is not confirmed for this exact place.

What you can do here is look closely at the linga itself, the stone pedestal beneath it, and the water around the shrine. It is a compact stop, and the daily hours make it easy to fit into a walk through Hampi.