What to expect
Highlights
- The 24-point star-shaped vimana.
- The concentric bands of carving.
- The big Nandi (dodda basava) in front.
Doddabasappa Temple, Dambal
A Western Chalukya Shiva temple at Dambal (c. 1124 CE) built on a rare 24-point stellate plan, its polygonal star-shaped vimana ringed by bands of carving and fronted by a large Nandi. This temple guide is organized from Dambal in Gadag 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 Doddabasappa Temple, Dambal.
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Before you go to Doddabasappa Temple, Dambal
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 baseDambal
DistrictGadag
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
The Doddabasappa temple at Dambal is a Western Chalukya Shiva temple of about 1124 CE, unusual for its rare 24-point stellate (star) plan.
The polygonal, many-angled vimana is wrapped in bands of carving and fronted by the large Nandi ("dodda basava") that gives the temple its name.
Getting there
How to visit
- At Dambal in Mundargi taluk, about 24 km from Gadag; reached by road, a car is easiest.
- Remove footwear at the sanctum and do not touch the carved plinth.
Distance by road
- Hubballi55 km
- Koppal55 km
- Bagalkot95 km
- Hosapete90 km
- Bengaluru420 km
Road km to Gadag; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; morning light picks out the star plan.
Weather in Doddabasappa Temple, DambalSeasonal guide
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Today at Doddabasappa Temple, Dambal
Sunrise6:15 am
Sunset6:38 pm
Golden hour best light5:38 pm–6:38 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:38 pm–7:03 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 monument in a quiet village — plan transport ahead.
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Doddabasappa Temple, Dambal — at a glance
TimingsTemple hours
Best timeOctober to February; morning light on the star plan
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Doddabasappa Temple, Dambal
At Dambal in Mundargi taluk, ~24 km from Gadag; by road, a car is best
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Doddabasappa Temple, Dambal 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 Doddabasappa Temple, Dambal
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.
If you need help at Doddabasappa Temple, Dambal
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When is the best time to visit Doddabasappa Temple, Dambal?
October to February; morning light picks out the star plan.
What are the entry fee and timings at Doddabasappa Temple, Dambal?
Entry: Free. Timings: Temple hours.
How do I reach Doddabasappa Temple, Dambal?
At Dambal in Mundargi taluk, about 24 km from Gadag; reached by road, a car is easiest. Remove footwear at the sanctum and do not touch the carved plinth.
How much time do I need for Doddabasappa Temple, Dambal?
45 minutes to an hour.
What else is near Doddabasappa Temple, Dambal?
Nearby you can pair Kasivisvesvara Temple, Lakkundi (11.2 km), Nanneshwara Temple, Lakkundi (11.2 km), Lakkundi Archaeological Museum (11.3 km), Brahma Jinalaya, Lakkundi (11.5 km).
Image credits
Photographs: P. Madhusudan, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC0), Siddharth Pujari (CC BY-SA 3.0), Ganesh.Subramaniam85 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Original uploader was Dineshkannambadi at en.wikipedia Later version (CC BY-SA 3.0). Wikimedia Commons.