Bidar is situated in the northeastern branch of the state of Karnataka, in the southern county of India. It is positioned over 2,200 feet beyond sea level on a plateau overlooking the Manjira river valley.
Bidar district is a humid place and is one of the most horrible drought-prone districts' in Karnataka.
In the olden times, Bidar was a member of the Bahamani Kingdom which is composed of Bijapur and Birar to name a few.
Bidar has also taken part in the religious uprising under the Lingayat Reformist Basavanna. Basavakalyan from where Shaivism broadened is a taluk in the district. Bidar also boasts of quite a few religious centers:
The renowned Nanak Jheera, the principal sikh temple at least in Karnataka, carries the account that Guru Nanak, the foremost guru of the Sikhs visited this place and solved the scarcity of drinking water in the area. A popular spot is the Sikh temple, Guru Nanak Jhira, where virgin crystal lucid spring water appears from nowhere.
Bidar is full of religious centers and this is an ideal destination for those who are willing to visit the religious shrine. Nanak Jheera is the largest Sikh temple which is well known for its crystal clear spring water. Narasimha Jheera a cave where you can experience waist deep water to seek a view of Lord Narasimha.
Moreover, Papanaash is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and it is believed that in the day of Shivaraathri you can see the snakes guarding the idol of Lord Shiva. Other than temples and religious shrines you can visit the historical fort of Bidar. During your trip to Bidar never forget to Basvakalyan which is known as the home to Karnataka’s reformist saints.
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