What to expect
Highlights
- The goddess shrine and the Vijayanagara-style temple.
- The great stepped Haridra Tirtha tank and lamp-tower.
- The Banashankari Jatre fair, with a temple-car procession, in Jan–Feb.
Banashankari Amma Temple
The temple of the goddess Banashankari (Shakambhari), tutelary deity of the Chalukyas, about 5 km from Badami at Cholachagudda; the present Vijayanagara-style shrine fronts a large stepped tank (Haridra Tirtha) and draws huge crowds at the Banashankari Jatre in the Hindu month of Pushya. This temple guide is organized from Badami in Bagalkot district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which pilgrim stays, respectful local guides, food stops, shops, transport and verified visitor support should be verified around Banashankari Amma Temple.
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Plan Banashankari Amma Temple
Typetemple
Nearest baseBadami
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseBadami
DistrictBagalkot
Place typetemple
Time needed45 minutes to an hour.
The temple of the goddess Banashankari (Shakambhari), tutelary deity of the Chalukyas, about 5 km from Badami at Cholachagudda; the present Vijayanagara-style shrine fronts a large stepped tank (Haridra Tirtha) and draws huge crowds at the Banashankari Jatre in the Hindu month of Pushya. This temple guide is organized from Badami in Bagalkot district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which pilgrim stays, respectful local guides, food stops, shops, transport and verified visitor support should be verified around Banashankari Amma Temple.
The Banashankari Amma temple at Cholachagudda, about 5 km from Badami, honours the goddess Banashankari (Shakambhari), tutelary deity of the Chalukyas.
The present temple is in the Vijayanagara style and fronts a large stepped tank, the Haridra Tirtha, with a lamp-tower; it is busiest during the Banashankari Jatre in the Hindu month of Pushya.
Visiting
Banashankari Amma Temple — at a glance
TimingsTemple hours (with a midday break)
Best timeOctober to February; the Banashankari Jatre (Jan–Feb) is peak but very crowded
Entry: Free
Getting there: Cholachagudda, ~5 km from Badami by auto, taxi or bus
A busy living temple with a great stepped tank — dress modestly, remove footwear; huge crowds at the Jatre.
Getting there
How to visit
- About 5 km from Badami on the Badami–Guledgudda road; reached by auto, taxi or bus as a short trip.
- Combine it with the Badami caves and Mahakuta on a day around the town.
Distance by road
- Vijayapura55 km
- Hubballi130 km
- Belagavi160 km
- Kalaburagi230 km
- Bengaluru460 km
Road km to Bagalkot; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; the Banashankari Jatre (Jan–Feb) is the most vivid but very crowded.
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Visitor notes
- A living, busy temple — dress modestly, remove footwear and expect large crowds during the Jatre.
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Banashankari Amma Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Banashankari Amma Temple?
October to February; the Banashankari Jatre (Jan–Feb) is the most vivid but very crowded.
What are the entry fee and timings at Banashankari Amma Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Temple hours (with a midday break). Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Banashankari Amma Temple?
About 5 km from Badami on the Badami–Guledgudda road; reached by auto, taxi or bus as a short trip. Combine it with the Badami caves and Mahakuta on a day around the town.
How much time do I need for Banashankari Amma Temple?
45 minutes to an hour.
What else is near Banashankari Amma Temple?
Nearby you can pair Badami Cave Temples (4.1 km), Agastya Lake (4.1 km), Bhutanatha Temples (4.2 km), Badami Fort (4.7 km).
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