What to expect
Highlights
- The carved domed ceiling of the sabhamandapa.
- The lathe-turned Chalukya pillars.
- The scale of the Kadamba-Chalukya temple.
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.
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Plan Tarakeshwara Temple, Hangal
Typetemple
Nearest baseHangal
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseHangal
DistrictHaveri
Place typetemple
Time needed45 minutes to an hour.
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.
It stands in the old Kadamba capital of Panungal and is famed for the deeply carved domed (bhuvaneshwari) ceiling of its assembly hall.
Visiting
Tarakeshwara Temple, Hangal — at a glance
TimingsTemple hours
Best timeOctober to February; morning light
Entry: Free
Getting there: In Hangal town, ~40 km west of Haveri; bus or taxi
A living, ASI-listed Kadamba-Chalukya temple — remove footwear, dress modestly and do not touch the carved ceiling.
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.
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Visitor notes
- An active, protected temple — be respectful during worship and keep back from the sculpture.
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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. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
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 (700 m), Bankapura Fort (22.3 km), Nagareshwara Temple, Bankapura (22.4 km), Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary (22.7 km).
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