Tarakeshwara Temple, Hangal

The Tarakeshwara Temple at Hangal is the marquee monument of Haveri — a large Shiva temple of Kadamba origin, elaborated by the Kalyani Chalukyas in the 11th and 12th centuries.

Tarakeshwara Temple, Hangal, Hangal
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Before you go to Tarakeshwara Temple, Hangal

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 baseHangal
DistrictHaveri
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit2Listed businesses3

It stands in the old Kadamba capital of Panungal and is famed for the deeply carved domed (bhuvaneshwari) ceiling of its assembly hall.

What to expect

Highlights

  • The carved domed ceiling of the sabhamandapa.
  • The lathe-turned Chalukya pillars.
  • The scale of the Kadamba-Chalukya temple.
Getting there

How to visit

  • In Hangal town, about 40 km west of Haveri; reached by bus or taxi.
  • A living temple — remove footwear, dress modestly and do not touch the carvings.

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; morning light.

Weather in Tarakeshwara Temple, HangalSeasonal guide

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Today at Tarakeshwara Temple, Hangal
Sunrise6:21 am
Sunset6:07 pm
Golden hour best light5:07 pm–6:07 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:07 pm–6:32 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 260°
Moon tonight🌔 Waxing gibbous · 61%

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Visitor notes

  • An active, protected temple — be respectful during worship and keep back from the sculpture.
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fortHangal Fort

950 m · 11 min walk

The fort of the Hangal Kadambas, capital of their branch between 1068 and 1203 CE — surviving walls enclose a decorated Jain basadi and a Veerabhadra temple, the remnants of the old citadel of Panungal.

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Before you go

Tarakeshwara Temple, Hangal — at a glance

TimingsTemple hours
Best timeOctober to February; morning light

Entry: Free

Getting here

How to reach Tarakeshwara Temple, Hangal

In Hangal town, ~40 km west of Haveri; bus or taxi

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.

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 Tarakeshwara Temple, Hangal

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.

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What’s near Tarakeshwara Temple, Hangal

fortHangal Fort

The fort of the Hangal Kadambas, capital of their branch between 1068 and 1203 CE — surviving walls enclose a decorated Jain basadi and a Veerabhadra temple, the remnants of the old citadel of Panungal.

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fortBankapura Fort

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wildlifeBankapura Peacock Sanctuary

One of only two peacock sanctuaries in Karnataka, spread over about 139 acres within and around the old Bankapura fort — home to one of the region’s largest populations of Indian peafowl.

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heritageSavanur

The former princely seat of the Savanur Nawabs, with surviving fort gates and walls — and, at the Doddahunase Matha nearby, ancient baobab trees of enormous girth, a rare botanical heritage of the town.

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Tarakeshwara Temple, Hangal — frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Tarakeshwara Temple, Hangal?

October to February; morning light.

What are the entry fee and timings at Tarakeshwara Temple, Hangal?

Entry: Free. Timings: Temple hours.

How do I reach Tarakeshwara Temple, Hangal?

In Hangal town, about 40 km west of Haveri; reached by bus or taxi. A living temple — remove footwear, dress modestly and do not touch the carvings.

How much time do I need for Tarakeshwara Temple, Hangal?

45 minutes to an hour.

What else is near Tarakeshwara Temple, Hangal?

Nearby you can pair Hangal Fort (950 m), Bankapura Fort (22.3 km), Nagareshwara Temple, Bankapura (22.4 km), Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary (22.7 km).

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