What to expect
Highlights
- The twin-shrine Chalukyan plan.
- The goddess Banashankari shrine.
- The adjacent Sankaralinga temple.
Banashankari Temple, Amargol
An ASI-protected Chalukya Shakti temple at Amargol near Hubballi — a dvikuta (twin-shrine) temple of the goddess Banashankari, with the adjacent Chalukya Sankaralinga temple nearby. (Distinct from the Banashankari temple of Badami in Bagalkot.) This temple guide is organized from Hubballi 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 Banashankari Temple, Amargol.
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Plan Banashankari Temple, Amargol
Typetemple
Nearest baseHubballi
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed30 to 45 minutes
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseHubballi
DistrictDharwad
Place typetemple
Time needed30 to 45 minutes.
An ASI-protected Chalukya Shakti temple at Amargol near Hubballi — a dvikuta (twin-shrine) temple of the goddess Banashankari, with the adjacent Chalukya Sankaralinga temple nearby. (Distinct from the Banashankari temple of Badami in Bagalkot.) This temple guide is organized from Hubballi 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 Banashankari Temple, Amargol.
The Banashankari Temple at Amargol near Hubballi is an ASI-protected Chalukya temple of the goddess Banashankari, a dvikuta (twin-shrine) Shakti temple.
The Chalukya Sankaralinga temple stands nearby; it is distinct from the Banashankari temple of Badami in Bagalkot.
Visiting
Banashankari Temple, Amargol — at a glance
TimingsTemple hours
Best timeOctober to February; mornings
Entry: Free
Getting there: At Amargol, ~9 km from Hubballi Junction; by road
A living, ASI-protected Chalukya temple — remove footwear, dress modestly and do not touch the carvings.
Getting there
How to visit
- At Amargol, about 9 km from Hubballi Junction; by road.
- A living, protected temple — remove footwear and dress modestly.
Distance by road
- Belagavi90 km
- Gadag55 km
- Haveri75 km
- Goa (Panaji)165 km
- Bengaluru430 km
Road km to Dharwad; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; mornings.
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Visitor notes
- A protected temple — do not touch or chalk the carvings.
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Banashankari Temple, Amargol — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Banashankari Temple, Amargol?
October to February; mornings.
What are the entry fee and timings at Banashankari Temple, Amargol?
Entry: Free. Timings: Temple hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Banashankari Temple, Amargol?
At Amargol, about 9 km from Hubballi Junction; by road. A living, protected temple — remove footwear and dress modestly.
How much time do I need for Banashankari Temple, Amargol?
30 to 45 minutes.
What else is near Banashankari Temple, Amargol?
Nearby you can pair Unkal Lake (3.2 km), Chandramouleshwara Temple, Unkal (4.0 km), Indira Gandhi Glass House Garden (7.1 km), Siddharoodha Math (7.8 km).
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