Inside, even in the darkness you can see the hand-lathe-turned shinning pillars, each unique in its splendor. On the smooth circular platform in front of the shrine you can see the beautiful Shantala Devi, queen of King Vishnuvardhana. The spotlight is on the famous bracket figures on the ornate ceiling. All these figures have been inspired by Shantala Devi's Voluptuous beauty.

Sculpted limbs undulated in lyrical lines. One sculpted beauty communicates with a pet parrot whose tail is like that of a peacock another wrings water from her long hair and you can see the drops collected on hair ends. The delicacy and attention to the fines details here are incredible. 

Basavakalyan (77 kms) 

Earlier known as Kalyani,this was the capital of the later Chalukyas in the 10th century.It became famous as a centre of wealth and prosperity, a seat of learning and an abode of spiritual wisdom. Even today, Basavakalyan is remembered for the saints who made this city their home-Basaveshwara, Akka-Mahadevi, Channabasavanna and Siddharama. Anubhava Mantapa is a noted place in the town. 

Bidar Fort 
Built by Ahmad Shah Bahmani between 1426 and 1432 A.D, has five Darwazas(gates) with imposing bastions lead into a little town nestling within the ramparts.

Enter from the Gumbaz Darwaza and steps lead you to the Rangin Mahal. The royal residence has elaborately carved wooden pillars, Persian couplets engraved in encaustic tiles and exquisite mother-of-pearl inlay work. 

Near the palace are the royal kitchens and the royal baths. Further on are the Ladies Apartments with a 16 columned prayer hall built in 1423. The Solah Kamba Masjid, as it is popularly known , is the oldest Muslim building in Bidar and one of the largest in India. 

Not to be missed are the Gagan Mahal, the Diwan-E-Am where the fabulous turquoise throne once rested, the Takhat Mahal, the Royal Pavilion, the Hazar Kothari and the Naubat Khana. 

Move on to the Bahmani Tombs at Ashtur. The interiors of the tombs are adorned with well preserved paintings that are excellent examples of medieval Muslim art. The outer walls are decorated in tile work. 

Right in the heart of Bidar town stands the Chaubara, a 71 foot tower. You can have a splendid view from the top of the Chaubara. 

The Madrasa of Mahamud Gawan is another important building in Bidar. Architecturally similar to Madrasa at Fez, this university was once a renowned center of learning ,attracting scholars from all over the Muslim world. 

Nearby is Nanak Jhira, famous for its Gurudwara-built in memory of Guru Nanak. 

The rock temple at Narasimha Zarni is also worth a visit. 

Air: The nearest airport is Hyderabad(136 Kms), In Karnataka, Bangalore is connected all major towns of India. 
Rail:Bidar is connected by rail with Bangalore, Bombay and Hyderabad. 

Road: Bidar is connected by road to most places in South India. 
Some of these are: 
Hyderabad(136 Kms) 
Bangalore(669 Kms) 
Bijapur(280 Kms) 
Basavakalyan(73 Kms) 

Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation buses ply from Bidar to Bangalore, Bijapur, Gulbarga, Raichur and Sholapur.