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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Kaginele Kanaka Guru Peetha
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Plan Kaginele Kanaka Guru Peetha
Typetemple
Nearest baseByadgi
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseByadgi
DistrictHaveri
Place typetemple
Time needed45 minutes to an hour.
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.
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.
Visiting
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 there: At Kaginele in Byadgi taluk; by road from Byadgi or Haveri
The pilgrimage shrine of Kanakadasa — remove footwear, dress modestly and keep valuables safe in crowds.
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.
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Visitor notes
- A busy devotional centre — be respectful and keep valuables safe in crowds.
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Kaginele Kanaka Guru Peetha — frequently asked
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. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
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).
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