What to expect
Highlights
- The Bhuvaraha Narasimha (Varaha-Narasimha) shrine.
- The early Kadamba-era sculpture.
- The old temple village of Halasi.
Halasi Bhuvaraha Narasimha Temple
A Vishnu temple at Halasi (Halsi) in Khanapur taluk, an old Kadamba capital; the Bhuvaraha Narasimha shrine and its neighbours preserve fine early sculpture in a village dotted with ancient temples. This temple guide is organized from Khanapur in Belagavi 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 Halasi Bhuvaraha Narasimha Temple.
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Before you go to Halasi Bhuvaraha Narasimha Temple
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Typetemple
Nearest baseKhanapur
DistrictBelagavi
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit3→Halasi (Halsi), in Khanapur taluk, was an old Kadamba capital, and its Bhuvaraha Narasimha temple is a revered Vishnu shrine of great antiquity.
The temple and its neighbours preserve fine early sculpture in a village dotted with ancient shrines and tanks.
Getting there
How to visit
- About 14 km from Khanapur and roughly 30 km from Belagavi; reached by road.
- Remove footwear and dress modestly at the temple.
Distance by road
- Hubballi100 km
- Kolhapur110 km
- Panaji (Goa)130 km
- Pune335 km
- Bengaluru500 km
Road km to Belagavi; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; mornings and evenings.
Weather in Halasi Bhuvaraha Narasimha TempleSeasonal guide
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Today at Halasi Bhuvaraha Narasimha Temple
Sunrise6:19 am
Sunset6:43 pm
Golden hour best light5:43 pm–6:43 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:43 pm–7:08 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 278°
Moon tonight🌗 Last quarter · 49%
Sunset is in about 3 hours.
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Karnataka. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
Visitor notes
- A living ancient temple — be respectful, and photograph the sculpture only where allowed.
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Top experiences around Khanapur
2 more places around Khanapur, each worth a day of its own.
waterfallVajrapoha Falls
29.0 km · ~48 min by cab
A high, seasonal waterfall on the Mahadayi (Mandovi) headwaters deep in the Jamboti forests of Khanapur near the Goa border — a monsoon spectacle reached by a forest trek.
wildlifeBhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary
36.3 km · 55 min drive
A ~190 sq km Western Ghats sanctuary on the Karnataka–Goa border in Khanapur taluk, holding the ruined Bhimgad fort and the Barapede caves — the only known breeding roost of Wroughton's free-tailed bat — amid dense evergreen forest and river gorges.
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Halasi Bhuvaraha Narasimha Temple — at a glance
TimingsTemple hours
Best timeOctober to February; mornings and evenings
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Halasi Bhuvaraha Narasimha Temple
~14 km from Khanapur, ~30 km from Belagavi; by road
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Halasi Bhuvaraha Narasimha Temple is easier to reach than to leave. We do not publish departure times: there is no official live feed we are permitted to republish, and a wrong time here would strand you. Check the operator directly on the day.
- KSRTC — the Karnataka state bus operator; route and schedule enquiries. Online booking.
- Indian Railways — live running and seat availability for the nearest railhead, named under “Getting here” above.
Ask at the bus stand for the time of the last service back, not the next one. If you miss it, an auto or app cab is the fallback — agree the fare before you get in.
Getting around Halasi Bhuvaraha Narasimha Temple
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
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Halasi Bhuvaraha Narasimha Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Halasi Bhuvaraha Narasimha Temple?
October to February; mornings and evenings.
What are the entry fee and timings at Halasi Bhuvaraha Narasimha Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Temple hours.
How do I reach Halasi Bhuvaraha Narasimha Temple?
About 14 km from Khanapur and roughly 30 km from Belagavi; reached by road. Remove footwear and dress modestly at the temple.
How much time do I need for Halasi Bhuvaraha Narasimha Temple?
45 minutes to an hour.
What else is near Halasi Bhuvaraha Narasimha Temple?
Nearby you can pair Kittur Fort (22.5 km), Vajrapoha Falls (29.0 km), Suvarna Vidhana Soudha (30.5 km), Military Mahadev Temple (35.3 km).
Image credits
Photographs: Manjunath Doddamani Gajendragad at en.wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). Wikimedia Commons.