What to expect
Highlights
- The Vijayanagara-style carving.
- The Venugopala (Krishna) shrine.
- The setting inside the fort.
Kote Venugopalaswamy Temple
An ornate Vijayanagara-style Venugopala (Krishna) temple inside the Devanahalli fort walls, with finely carved pillars and a gopura — the principal temple of the old fort town. This temple guide is organized from Devanahalli in Bengaluru Rural 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 Kote Venugopalaswamy Temple.
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Before you go to Kote Venugopalaswamy Temple
Entry rules not verified for this temple. Some Hindu temples admit only Hindus, and most enforce a dress code at the door. We have not verified the rule for this particular temple, so please check before you travel — especially if you are not Hindu or are visiting from outside India.
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Typetemple
Nearest baseDevanahalli
DistrictBengaluru Rural
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed30 to 45 minutes
EntryFree
Places to visit5→The Kote Venugopalaswamy Temple is an ornate Vijayanagara-style Venugopala (Krishna) temple inside the Devanahalli fort walls.
It has finely carved pillars and a gopura — the principal temple of the old fort town.
Getting there
How to visit
- Inside the Devanahalli fort, near the Bengaluru airport; by road, paired with the fort.
- A living temple — remove footwear, dress modestly and do not touch the carvings.
Distance by road
- Bengaluru35 km
- Devanahalli5 km
- Doddaballapura30 km
- Tumakuru50 km
- Kolar55 km
Road km to Bengaluru Rural; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; mornings.
Weather in Kote Venugopalaswamy TempleSeasonal guide
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Today at Kote Venugopalaswamy Temple
Sunrise6:08 am
Sunset6:29 pm
Golden hour best light5:29 pm–6:29 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:29 pm–6:54 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 278°
Moon tonight🌗 Last quarter · 47%
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 temple in a heritage fort — be respectful of worshippers and the old stonework.
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Top experiences around Devanahalli
4 more places around Devanahalli, each worth a day of its own.
fortDevanahalli Fort
60 m · 1 min walk
A 16th-century oval stone fort at Devanahalli near the Bengaluru airport, the birthplace of Tipu Sultan — with bastioned ramparts, gateways and old temples inside the walls, the district’s flagship heritage site.
templeAvathi Betta
4.5 km · ~11 min by auto
A rocky hill at Avathi north of Devanahalli, climbed to the Sri Lakshmi Thimmarayaswamy (Narasimha) hill temple, with old fort traces and wide views over the northern plains.
templeGhati Subramanya Temple
26.4 km · ~44 min by cab
A major pilgrimage temple in Doddaballapura taluk, unusual for its single idol showing Subramanya (Kartikeya) and Narasimha back to back — a serpent-and-Narasimha shrine that draws large crowds, especially at the Naga festivals.
fortMakalidurga
22.0 km · ~37 min by cab
A hill fort of about 1,100 m in Doddaballapura taluk with a summit Shiva temple, reached by a popular trek along the railway line — one of the best-known day-trek hills near Bengaluru.
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Kote Venugopalaswamy Temple — at a glance
TimingsTemple hours
Best timeOctober to February; mornings
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Kote Venugopalaswamy Temple
Inside the Devanahalli fort, near the Bengaluru airport; by road, paired with the fort
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Kote Venugopalaswamy 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 Kote Venugopalaswamy 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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When is the best time to visit Kote Venugopalaswamy Temple?
October to February; mornings.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kote Venugopalaswamy Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Temple hours.
How do I reach Kote Venugopalaswamy Temple?
Inside the Devanahalli fort, near the Bengaluru airport; by road, paired with the fort. A living temple — remove footwear, dress modestly and do not touch the carvings.
How much time do I need for Kote Venugopalaswamy Temple?
30 to 45 minutes.
What else is near Kote Venugopalaswamy Temple?
Nearby you can pair Devanahalli Fort (60 m), Avathi Betta (4.5 km), Hoskote Lake (21.5 km), Makalidurga (22.0 km).
Image credits
Photographs: Pinakpani, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0), Pinakpani (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.