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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Before you go to Banashankari Temple, Amargol
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 baseHubballi
DistrictDharwad
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed30 to 45 minutes
EntryFree
Places to visit6→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.
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.
Weather in Banashankari Temple, AmargolSeasonal guide
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Today at Banashankari Temple, Amargol
Sunrise6:17 am
Sunset6:41 pm
Golden hour best light5:41 pm–6:41 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:41 pm–7:06 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 278°
Moon tonight🌗 Last quarter · 50%
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 protected temple — do not touch or chalk the carvings.
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Banashankari Temple, Amargol — at a glance
TimingsTemple hours
Best timeOctober to February; mornings
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Banashankari Temple, Amargol
At Amargol, ~9 km from Hubballi Junction; 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 Banashankari Temple, Amargol 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 Banashankari Temple, Amargol
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 Banashankari Temple, Amargol?
October to February; mornings.
What are the entry fee and timings at Banashankari Temple, Amargol?
Entry: Free. Timings: Temple hours.
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).
Image credits
Photographs: Siddharth Pujari, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0), Manjunath Doddamani Gajendragad at en.wikipedia (Public domain). Wikimedia Commons.