Why a hindu temple? Muslim Family Caught Eating Non-Veg Near Basavanna Samadhi in Bagalkot
The man recording the video could be heard questioning how meat could be consumed at such a sacred site, while other devotees pointed out that the premises were part of a Shiva temple and told the women that consuming meat there was inappropriate.
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In yet another deliberate attempt to hurt Hindu sentiments, a Muslim family has been caught red-handed eating non-vegetarian food near the samadhi of Basavanna, a revered Hindu saint in Bagalkot, Karnataka.
The incident came to light on 5 October 2026 after a video recorded by a Hindu devotee at the site went viral on social media. The video showed the three Muslim women consuming non-vegetarian food as Hindu devotees confronted them over their conduct.
The man recording the video could be heard questioning how meat could be consumed at such a sacred site, while other devotees pointed out that the premises were part of a Shiva temple and told the women that consuming meat there was inappropriate.
The incident took place at the Basavanna Aiky Mantapa in Kudalasangama, a prominent Hindu pilgrimage centre in Bagalkot district, situated near the confluence of the Krishna and Malaprabha rivers. The Basavanna Aiky Mantapa is the sacred samadhi site associated with Jnanyogi Basavanna, the 12th-century Hindu saint and philosopher, and holds immense religious significance for devotees.
When confronted, the Muslim women began arguing with the Hindu devotees, who subsequently informed the temple office staff about the incident. When security personnel arrived, the perpetrators denied consuming meat and claimed that they had only eaten eggs. However, the Hindu devotees disputed this account, stating that they had seen the Muslim group consuming chicken.
Following the confrontation, the perpetrators left the premises. Temple office staff later stated that when they attempted to obtain information about them near the information centre, the Muslim accused did not provide any details and left by bus. The temple office staff confirmed that the group comprised three Muslim women and two children. At the time of documentation, no case had been registered in connection with the incident.
The incident angered Hindu devotees, who stated that consuming non-vegetarian food within the temple premises and near the sacred Aiky Mantapa had hurt the religious sentiments of Basava devotees. They demanded that the temple authorities take measures to prevent such incidents and maintain the sanctity, cleanliness and religious character of the sacred site.