What to expect
Highlights
- The trikuta (three-shrine) plan and star-shaped platform.
- The finely carved Keshava, Venugopala and Narasimha images.
- A quiet, off-the-trail Hoysala temple.
Lakshminarasimha Temple, Nuggehalli
The Lakshminarasimha Temple at Nuggehalli is a three-shrined (trikuta) Hoysala temple of 1246 CE, built during the reign of King Vira Someshwara by a Hoysala general, Bommanna Dandanayaka.
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Plan Lakshminarasimha Temple, Nuggehalli
Typetemple
Nearest baseShravanabelagola
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseShravanabelagola
DistrictHassan
Place typetemple
Time needed45 minutes to an hour.
The Lakshminarasimha Temple at Nuggehalli is a three-shrined (trikuta) Hoysala temple of 1246 CE, built during the reign of King Vira Someshwara by a Hoysala general, Bommanna Dandanayaka.
On a star-shaped plan, it is prized for its crisply carved images — Keshava, Venugopala and Narasimha among them — attributed to master sculptors of the Hoysala school, and it sees far fewer visitors than Belur or Halebidu.
Visiting
Lakshminarasimha Temple, Nuggehalli — at a glance
Timings~8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (confirm; may have a midday break)
Best timeOctober to February; morning light
Entry: Free
Getting there: Nuggehalli, Channarayapatna taluk, between Shravanabelagola and Hassan
A living temple with few facilities — footwear off, carry water, check it is open.
Getting there
How to visit
- Nuggehalli is in Channarayapatna taluk, roughly between Shravanabelagola and Hassan; reach it by road, ideally on the Shravanabelagola side of a day trip.
- Entry is free; there are few facilities, so carry water and confirm the temple is open before a long detour.
Distance by road
- Bengaluru185 km
- Mysuru120 km
- Mangaluru170 km
- Chikkamagaluru55 km
- Madikeri (Coorg)115 km
Road km to Hassan; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; morning light for the carvings.
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Visitor notes
- A living temple with limited facilities — footwear off, carry water, and check opening hours locally.
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Lakshminarasimha Temple, Nuggehalli — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Lakshminarasimha Temple, Nuggehalli?
October to February; morning light for the carvings.
What are the entry fee and timings at Lakshminarasimha Temple, Nuggehalli?
Entry: Free. Timings: ~8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (confirm; may have a midday break). Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Lakshminarasimha Temple, Nuggehalli?
Nuggehalli is in Channarayapatna taluk, roughly between Shravanabelagola and Hassan; reach it by road, ideally on the Shravanabelagola side of a day trip. Entry is free; there are few facilities, so carry water and confirm the temple is open before a long detour.
How much time do I need for Lakshminarasimha Temple, Nuggehalli?
45 minutes to an hour.
What else is near Lakshminarasimha Temple, Nuggehalli?
Nearby you can pair Chandragiri Hill (16.7 km), Gommateshwara Statue (17.5 km), Bucesvara Temple, Koravangala (32.7 km), Hasanamba Temple (41.3 km).
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