How To Reach Badavi Linga

Hampi, Karnataka, India

The Badavi Linga is a remarkable and continuously worshipped shrine in Hampi, famous for containing the largest monolithic Shiva Linga in the region. 'Badavi' translates to 'poor woman' in the local dialect, and legend attributes the installation of this massive, three-meter-high Shiva symbol to a p

How to Reach

By Air:

Nearest Airport: Vidyanagar Airport (VDY) () The nearest airport is Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY) (35 KM). From VDY, take a pre-booked taxi to Hampi Bazaar. The nearest major international airport is Bengaluru (BLR) (350 KM). From Hampi Bazaar, the site is located just a 10-15 minute walk away, near the Ugra Narasimha statue, which is a better-known landmark.

By Train:

Nearest Railway Station: Hospet Junction (HPT) () The closest railway station is Hospet Junction (HPT) (13 KM). From Hospet, take a local bus or an auto-rickshaw to the main Hampi Bus Stand or Hampi Bazaar. From there, the Badavi Linga is a short, easy walk on the main road, situated right next to the massive Ugra Narasimha statue, which serves as a major navigation point.

By Road: Easy Walk from Hampi Center () If arriving from Hospet by local bus or taxi, disembark at the main Hampi Bus Stand or Hampi Bazaar. The site is located directly on the main walking/driving path that connects the central Hampi temples (like Virupaksha) to the major southern cluster of sites (like Vittala Temple). Look for the large statue of Ugra Narasimha.

By Local Transport: Walking is Best () Due to its central location, the Badavi Linga is best reached on foot from the Hampi Bus Stand (1 KM) or Hampi Bazaar (a little further). It is part of the common walking route. Alternatively, a short auto-rickshaw ride can drop you very close to the site, which is often combined with a visit to the Ugra Narasimha and Kadalekalu Ganesha temples.