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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Before you go to Tarakeshwara Temple, Hangal
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 baseHangal
DistrictHaveri
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit2→It stands in the old Kadamba capital of Panungal and is famed for the deeply carved domed (bhuvaneshwari) ceiling of its assembly hall.
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
Sunrise6:18 am
Sunset6:40 pm
Golden hour best light5:40 pm–6:40 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:40 pm–7:05 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
- An active, protected temple — be respectful during worship and keep back from the sculpture.
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One more place around Hangal worth a day of its own.
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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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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
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Tarakeshwara Temple, Hangal 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 Tarakeshwara Temple, Hangal
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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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).
Image credits
Photographs: Manjunath Doddamani, Gajendragad, North Karnataka, India, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain), Manjunath Doddamani (Public domain), Dineshkannambadi (CC BY-SA 4.0), Manjunath Doddamani, Gajendragad, North Karnataka, India (Public domain). Wikimedia Commons.