Ulavi - History, Timings & Entry Fee

At a distance of 71 km from Karwar, 47 km from Dandeli and 117 km from Hubli, Ulavi is a village in Uttar Kannada district of Karnataka. This is a very beautiful place amidst the Western Ghats and lies between Dandeli and Karwar.

Ulavi is one of the important religious places for the Lingayat sect in Karnataka and also one of the top places to visit near Dandeli. The Samadhi of Channabasavanna, one of the most revered saints of the Lingayat faith lies here. A Samadhi and a temple dedicated to Channabasavanna were built at Ulavi. Originally the temple was in Chalukyan style but it has been renovated and colored. The temple is adorned with statues of Shiva Sharanas (Devotees of Lord Shiva). A very famous Ulavi Jathra is held on Magha Purnima in February with great pomp.

Apart from its religious significance, Ulavi has numerous caves and shapely stalactites. Mahamane Gavi, Aakalu Gavi, Vibhoothi Mantapa, and Panchalingeshwara Cave are the some important caves in Ulavi. The Channabasava Jalapatha or Kodathalli falls is a 50 feet height falls is also situated here.