What to expect
Highlights
- The hilltop Renuka-Yellamma shrine.
- The sweeping views over the Malaprabha country.
- The vast full-moon jatre gatherings.
Saundatti Yellamma Temple
The Renuka-Yellamma temple crowning Yellammana Gudda hill above Saundatti, rebuilt in 1514 in a Chalukya-Rashtrakuta style; one of the most visited Shakta pilgrimage sites in Karnataka, thronged at its full-moon jatres. This temple guide is organized from Saundatti 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 Saundatti Yellamma Temple.
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Saundatti Yellamma Temple
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Plan Saundatti Yellamma Temple
Typetemple
Nearest baseSaundatti
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed2 to 3 hours with travel and the climb
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseSaundatti
DistrictBelagavi
Place typetemple
Time needed2 to 3 hours with travel and the climb.
The Renuka-Yellamma temple crowning Yellammana Gudda hill above Saundatti, rebuilt in 1514 in a Chalukya-Rashtrakuta style; one of the most visited Shakta pilgrimage sites in Karnataka, thronged at its full-moon jatres. This temple guide is organized from Saundatti 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 Saundatti Yellamma Temple.
The Saundatti Yellamma temple crowns Yellammana Gudda hill above Saundatti, rebuilt in 1514 in a Chalukya-Rashtrakuta style and dedicated to the goddess Renuka-Yellamma.
One of the most visited Shakta pilgrimage sites in Karnataka, it draws enormous crowds at its full-moon jatres, especially the Bharata Hunnime fair.
Visiting
Saundatti Yellamma Temple — at a glance
TimingsTemple hours; long queues on jatre days
Best timeOctober to February; full-moon days are peak but very crowded
Entry: Free
Getting there: ~80 km east of Belagavi via Saundatti; bus or taxi then the hill
A major hilltop pilgrimage — dress modestly, remove footwear, and keep valuables safe in huge crowds.
Getting there
How to visit
- About 80 km east of Belagavi via Saundatti town; reached by bus or taxi, then the hill approach.
- Dress modestly, remove footwear, and expect very heavy crowds on jatre days.
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; full-moon days are peak but extremely crowded.
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Visitor notes
- A busy hilltop pilgrimage — keep valuables safe in crowds and follow the queue system.
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Saundatti Yellamma Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Saundatti Yellamma Temple?
October to February; full-moon days are peak but extremely crowded.
What are the entry fee and timings at Saundatti Yellamma Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Temple hours; long queues on jatre days. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Saundatti Yellamma Temple?
About 80 km east of Belagavi via Saundatti town; reached by bus or taxi, then the hill approach. Dress modestly, remove footwear, and expect very heavy crowds on jatre days.
How much time do I need for Saundatti Yellamma Temple?
2 to 3 hours with travel and the climb.
What else is near Saundatti Yellamma Temple?
Nearby you can pair Parasgad Fort (5.3 km), Hooli Panchalingeshwara Temples (5.7 km), Godachi Veerabhadreshwara Temple (28.5 km), Kittur Fort (43.0 km).
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