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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Before you go to Lakshminarasimha Temple, Nuggehalli
Check entry arrangements. Ask temple staff about visitor entry, dress requirements and access to the inner shrine before you travel, especially if you are visiting as a non-Hindu.
Dress respectfully and follow the institution’s admission and photography rules.
Typetemple
Nearest baseShravanabelagola
DistrictHassan
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit3→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.
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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Today at Lakshminarasimha Temple, Nuggehalli
Sunrise6:15 am
Sunset6:04 pm
Golden hour best light5:04 pm–6:04 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:04 pm–6:29 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 260°
Moon tonight🌓 First quarter · 45%
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 living temple with limited facilities — footwear off, carry water, and check opening hours locally.
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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 here
How to reach Lakshminarasimha Temple, Nuggehalli
Nuggehalli, Channarayapatna taluk, between Shravanabelagola and Hassan
Getting back
If you are travelling by bus or ferry, check the return service with the operator before setting out. Leave time to reach the stop or jetty after your visit.
- 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 Lakshminarasimha Temple, Nuggehalli
If you need step-free access, contact the site before travelling. Ask about a level entrance, steps along the route, the nearest drop-off point, seating and accessible toilets.
If you need help at Lakshminarasimha Temple, Nuggehalli
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heritageChandragiri Hill
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templeJain Basadis, Halebidu
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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).
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 (22.5 km), Gommateshwara Statue (25.1 km), Bucesvara Temple, Koravangala (37.0 km), Hasanamba Temple (50.9 km).
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Image credits
Photographs: HoysalaPhotos, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0), HoysalaPhotos (CC BY-SA 3.0), Dineshkannambadi (CC BY-SA 3.0), Holenarasipura (CC BY-SA 3.0). Wikimedia Commons.