What to expect
Highlights
- The facing twin sanctums (Shiva and Surya).
- The miniature-tower and perforated-window carving.
- The blend of Dravida and Nagara detail.
Kasivisvesvara Temple, Lakkundi
The marquee of Lakkundi (c. 1087 CE) — a twin temple whose Shiva and Surya sanctums face each other across a shared mandapa, its walls a lacework of Kalyani-Chalukya carving blending Dravida and Nagara styles. This temple guide is organized from Lakkundi 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 Kasivisvesvara Temple, Lakkundi.
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Before you go to Kasivisvesvara Temple, Lakkundi
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 baseLakkundi
DistrictGadag
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit5→The Kasivisvesvara temple is the marquee of Lakkundi, built around 1087 CE as a twin temple whose Shiva and Surya sanctums face each other across a shared mandapa.
Its walls are a lacework of Kalyani-Chalukya carving that blends the Dravida and Nagara idioms — the finest surviving example of the style.
Getting there
How to visit
- In Lakkundi, about 11 km east of Gadag on the Koppal road; reached by bus, auto or taxi.
- A protected ASI monument — remove footwear at the sanctum and do not touch the carvings.
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 on the east-facing carving.
Weather in Kasivisvesvara Temple, LakkundiSeasonal guide
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Today at Kasivisvesvara Temple, Lakkundi
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
- Pair it with the other Lakkundi temples and the museum on one visit.
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Top experiences around Lakkundi
4 more places around Lakkundi, each worth a day of its own.
heritageBrahma Jinalaya, Lakkundi
380 m · 5 min walk
The oldest and largest temple at Lakkundi, an early-11th-century Jain basadi dedicated to Mahavira and built by the poet-patron Attimabbe — a landmark of the Chalukyan "city of 101 temples and 101 wells".
templeNanneshwara Temple, Lakkundi
80 m · 1 min walk
A compact Chalukya Shiva temple at Lakkundi, considered a stylistic forerunner to the grander Kasivisvesvara that stands close by — finely proportioned and richly moulded.
templeManikeshwara Temple, Lakkundi
690 m · 9 min walk
A Chalukya Shiva temple at Lakkundi paired with the ornate Musukina Bhavi stepwell, one of the finely carved kalyanis for which the old capital is famed, with niched shrines around the water.
museumLakkundi Archaeological Museum
270 m · 3 min walk
An ASI gallery in Lakkundi displaying sculptures, hero-stones and inscriptions recovered from the town’s scores of Chalukya temples and stepwells — a useful key to the whole heritage cluster.
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Kasivisvesvara Temple, Lakkundi — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to February; morning light
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Kasivisvesvara Temple, Lakkundi
At Lakkundi, ~11 km east of Gadag on the Koppal road; bus, auto or taxi
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Kasivisvesvara Temple, Lakkundi 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 Kasivisvesvara Temple, Lakkundi
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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Kasivisvesvara Temple, Lakkundi — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Kasivisvesvara Temple, Lakkundi?
October to February; morning light on the east-facing carving.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kasivisvesvara Temple, Lakkundi?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours.
How do I reach Kasivisvesvara Temple, Lakkundi?
In Lakkundi, about 11 km east of Gadag on the Koppal road; reached by bus, auto or taxi. A protected ASI monument — remove footwear at the sanctum and do not touch the carvings.
How much time do I need for Kasivisvesvara Temple, Lakkundi?
45 minutes to an hour.
What else is near Kasivisvesvara Temple, Lakkundi?
Nearby you can pair Nanneshwara Temple, Lakkundi (80 m), Lakkundi Archaeological Museum (270 m), Brahma Jinalaya, Lakkundi (380 m), Manikeshwara Temple, Lakkundi (690 m).
Image credits
Photographs: P. Madhusudan, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC0), Manjunath Doddamani Gajendragad at English Wikipedia (Public domain), Rkiran josh (CC BY-SA 3.0), Dineshkannambadi (CC BY-SA 3.0). Wikimedia Commons.