27/04/2023
Bilgi/Bilagi is also known as Svetapura. It's 13 kms from Siddapura taluk, Uttar Kannada district. It was the capital of Bilagi chiefs. They ruled the Place Bilagi From 1400 to 1736 . Bilagi kingdom was spread from Gangavali River in Uttara Kannada district to Gangolli River in Udupi district. It’s a small historical village where you can find the many basdi's and Hindu temples.
Ratnaraya Basadi :
The graceful Ratnatraya Basadi was built by Bilagi chiefs. The earliest inscription in the Basti dated to 1581 A.D. records the construction of the Ratnatraya Basti by Rangapparajodeya and the installation of the images of Neminatha, Parshwanatha and Vardhamana by his son Ghantendra – II at the instance of the Jaina saint Bhattakalanka.
Another inscription dated 1592 A.D. records the addition of the Shantisvara basadi and also refers to the land grants made by Ghantendra-II, this temple was built in 1692 by Basavendra, the last ruler of Bilagi.
There is no worship in this Basadi. It is under the Archeological survey of India.
Location : https://tinyurl.com/2p8eu75j
Gol Bhavi:
You can find Gola Baavi nearby, a huge square-shaped well sprawled on just few meters from Bilagi circle, is a place of immense importance to Heritage lovers. There is an old tunnel which connects to Bhuvanagiri, Golbhavi and Chandragiri.
Location : https://tinyurl.com/mvvt4k4b
Virupaksha Temple:
Virupaksha Temple which situated just interior part of the village. As per the inscription, this temple is dated back to 1570 A.D. built by Queen Virambika. There is an inscription on the slab in the Virupaksha temple which records the construction of the temple along with Shikhara, Prakara, Mantapa, etc.There are images of Ganapati and Mahishmardini on either side of the entrance of the Garbhagriha. Apart from the big Nandimandapa, the Mukhamandapa has many impressive carvings in relief. This is temple is built in Vijayanagara style.
Location : https://tinyurl.com/mrxuuhjr
Shiva Temple:
This temple is also located in Bilagi on the banks of Soma river. This temple is built during Bilagi ruler’s time.
Location: https://tinyurl.com/5hazf4t3
Vadiraja Matha :
On the bank of Soma (Aghanashini) river, the holy Sannidhana existed up prior to Sri Vadiraja. Till the latter part of last century, construction of Matha was totally in deteriorated state where-as idols of Vedavyasa, Hanuma and Garuda and also Vrindavana of Vedangatirtha were being seen. The Padmapeetha of Bhutarajaru was also present. Vishwottamatirtha Swamiji renovated it in an agreeable manner. It is the peculiar holy centre where Sri Vadiraja like Sri Madhva, used to install one copy of all his works underground.
Location : https://tinyurl.com/2p8ve72e
How to reach?
Bilagi is located at a disatance of 13kms from Siddapur on Kumta-Siddapur state highway. One can find government/private buses plying between Siddapur-Kumta & get down at Bilagi.
Distance :
Siddapur- 13kms
Kumta- 62kms
Bangalore- 414kms
Source: Google
