What to expect
Highlights
- The Adikeshava shrine of Kanakadasa.
- The Kanaka Guru Peetha and gadduge.
- The pilgrimage atmosphere on festival days.
Kaginele Kanaka Guru Peetha
The Adikeshava temple and Kanaka Guru Peetha at Kaginele in Byadgi taluk — the home shrine of the 16th-century saint-poet Kanakadasa, whose ankita (signature) was "Kaginele Adikeshava"; a major pilgrimage centre with the peetha built in 1992. This temple guide is organized from Byadgi in Haveri 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 Kaginele Kanaka Guru Peetha.
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Before you go to Kaginele Kanaka Guru Peetha
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 baseByadgi
DistrictHaveri
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit2→Kaginele in Byadgi taluk holds the Adikeshava temple and the Kanaka Guru Peetha — the home shrine of the 16th-century saint-poet Kanakadasa.
His ankita (signature) was "Kaginele Adikeshava", and the peetha, built in 1992, is a major pilgrimage centre.
Getting there
How to visit
- At Kaginele in Byadgi taluk; by road from Byadgi or Haveri.
- A living pilgrimage site — remove footwear, dress modestly and mind the crowds on festival days.
Distance by road
- Hubballi75 km
- Davanagere65 km
- Gadag60 km
- Shivamogga130 km
- Bengaluru340 km
Road km to Haveri; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; mornings, and around Kanakadasa Jayanti.
Weather in Kaginele Kanaka Guru PeethaSeasonal guide
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Today at Kaginele Kanaka Guru Peetha
Sunrise6:17 am
Sunset6:39 pm
Golden hour best light5:39 pm–6:39 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:39 pm–7:04 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 busy devotional centre — be respectful and keep valuables safe in crowds.
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Kaginele Kanaka Guru Peetha — at a glance
TimingsTemple hours; queues on festival days
Best timeOctober to February; mornings and around Kanakadasa Jayanti
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Kaginele Kanaka Guru Peetha
At Kaginele in Byadgi taluk; by road from Byadgi or Haveri
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Kaginele Kanaka Guru Peetha 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 Kaginele Kanaka Guru Peetha
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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When is the best time to visit Kaginele Kanaka Guru Peetha?
October to February; mornings, and around Kanakadasa Jayanti.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kaginele Kanaka Guru Peetha?
Entry: Free. Timings: Temple hours; queues on festival days.
How do I reach Kaginele Kanaka Guru Peetha?
At Kaginele in Byadgi taluk; by road from Byadgi or Haveri. A living pilgrimage site — remove footwear, dress modestly and mind the crowds on festival days.
How much time do I need for Kaginele Kanaka Guru Peetha?
45 minutes to an hour.
What else is near Kaginele Kanaka Guru Peetha?
Nearby you can pair Siddheshwara Temple, Haveri (12.6 km), Byadgi Chilli Market (13.9 km), Someshwara & Veerabhadra Temples, Abalur (19.6 km), Hangal Fort (26.2 km).