What to expect
Highlights
- The Ekachakrapura Pandava legend.
- The old Vishnu shrine.
- The Kaiwara valley setting.
Kaivara Amaranarayana Temple
A Vishnu temple at Kaivara near Chintamani, the mythic Ekachakrapura of the Mahabharata where the Pandavas are said to have spent part of their exile and Bhima slew Bakasura — an old pilgrimage in a legend-rich valley. This temple guide is organized from Chintamani in Chikkaballapur 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 Kaivara Amaranarayana Temple.
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Before you go to Kaivara Amaranarayana 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 baseChintamani
DistrictChikkaballapur
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed30 to 45 minutes
EntryFree
Places to visit3→The Kaivara Amaranarayana Temple near Chintamani stands in the mythic Ekachakrapura of the Mahabharata, where the Pandavas are said to have spent part of their exile.
It is an old Vishnu pilgrimage in a legend-rich valley below the Kaiwara hills, near where Bhima is said to have slain Bakasura.
Getting there
How to visit
- At Kaivara, about 9–10 km from Chintamani; by road.
- A living temple — remove footwear, dress modestly and follow the temple’s rules.
Distance by road
- Bengaluru60 km
- Kolar55 km
- Chintamani40 km
- Tumakuru90 km
- Hindupur (AP)75 km
Road km to Chikkaballapur; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; mornings.
Weather in Kaivara Amaranarayana TempleSeasonal guide
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Today at Kaivara Amaranarayana Temple
Sunrise6:07 am
Sunset6:28 pm
Golden hour best light5:28 pm–6:28 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:28 pm–6:53 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 278°
Moon tonight🌗 Last quarter · 48%
Sunset is in about 2 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 pilgrimage temple — be respectful of worshippers.
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Top experiences around Chintamani
2 more places around Chintamani, each worth a day of its own.
caveKailasagiri Cave Temple, Kaiwara
6.5 km · ~16 min by auto
A hill cave temple above Kaivara with three rock shrines to Shiva, Parvati and Ganesha, reached by a long flight of some seven hundred steps with valley views — paired with the Kaiwara Tapovana of the saint Kaiwara Thathaiah.
heritageMurugamalla Dargah
18.4 km · ~31 min by cab
A prominent Sufi shrine at Murugamalla near Chintamani around the tomb of Hazrat Syed Peer, drawing large crowds of both Muslim and Hindu pilgrims at its annual urs.
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Kaivara Amaranarayana Temple — at a glance
TimingsTemple hours
Best timeOctober to February; mornings
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Kaivara Amaranarayana Temple
At Kaivara, ~9–10 km from Chintamani; 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 Kaivara Amaranarayana 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 Kaivara Amaranarayana 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 Kaivara Amaranarayana Temple?
October to February; mornings.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kaivara Amaranarayana Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Temple hours.
How do I reach Kaivara Amaranarayana Temple?
At Kaivara, about 9–10 km from Chintamani; by road. A living temple — remove footwear, dress modestly and follow the temple’s rules.
How much time do I need for Kaivara Amaranarayana Temple?
30 to 45 minutes.
What else is near Kaivara Amaranarayana Temple?
Nearby you can pair Kailasagiri Cave Temple, Kaiwara (6.5 km), Sidlaghatta (14.2 km), Murugamalla Dargah (18.4 km), Kandavara Lake (29.9 km).
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