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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Plan Doddabasappa Temple, Dambal
Typetemple
Nearest baseDambal
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseDambal
DistrictGadag
Place typetemple
Time needed45 minutes to an hour.
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.
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.
Visiting
Doddabasappa Temple, Dambal — at a glance
TimingsTemple hours
Best timeOctober to February; morning light on the star plan
Entry: Free
Getting there: At Dambal in Mundargi taluk, ~24 km from Gadag; by road, a car is best
A protected 24-point star Chalukya temple — remove footwear and do not touch the carved plinth.
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.
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Visitor notes
- A protected monument in a quiet village — plan transport ahead.
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Doddabasappa Temple, Dambal — frequently asked
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. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
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).
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