Highlights
- The prototype soapstone architecture.
- The seventy-six carved pillars.
- The link to Adikavi Pampa.
A seminal 1050 CE Kalyani Chalukya temple at Annigeri — the first built in soapstone and, with its seventy-six pillars, the prototype for the great Itagi Mahadeva temple; Annigeri is also the birthplace of the Kannada poet Adikavi Pampa. This temple guide is organized from Annigeri in Dharwad 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 Amruteshwara Temple, Annigeri.
A seminal 1050 CE Kalyani Chalukya temple at Annigeri — the first built in soapstone and, with its seventy-six pillars, the prototype for the great Itagi Mahadeva temple; Annigeri is also the birthplace of the Kannada poet Adikavi Pampa. This temple guide is organized from Annigeri in Dharwad 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 Amruteshwara Temple, Annigeri.
The Amruteshwara Temple at Annigeri is a seminal 1050 CE Kalyani Chalukya temple — the first built in soapstone.
With its seventy-six pillars it was the prototype for the great Itagi Mahadeva temple; Annigeri is also the birthplace of the Kannada poet Adikavi Pampa.
Entry: Free
Getting there: At Annigeri on the Hubballi–Gadag road; by road or rail
An architecturally seminal protected Chalukya temple — remove footwear and do not touch the carvings.
Road km to Dharwad; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
October to February; morning light.
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October to February; morning light.
Entry: Free. Timings: Temple hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
At Annigeri, on the Hubballi–Gadag road; by road or rail. A protected temple — remove footwear and do not touch the carvings.
30 to 45 minutes.
Nearby you can pair Navalgund (17.6 km), Shambhulingeshwara Temple, Kundgol (26.8 km), Indira Gandhi Glass House Garden (33.2 km), Chandramouleshwara Temple, Unkal (34.2 km).
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