Highlights
- The hall of sixty carved pillars.
- The grey-stone Chalukyan work.
- The setting within old Bankapura.
A 12th-century Western Chalukya temple at Bankapura known as the Aravattukambada Gudi, the "sixty-pillar temple", for its grey-stone hall of ornate lathe-turned columns; an ASI monument of national importance. This temple guide is organized from Shiggaon 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 Nagareshwara Temple, Bankapura.
A 12th-century Western Chalukya temple at Bankapura known as the Aravattukambada Gudi, the "sixty-pillar temple", for its grey-stone hall of ornate lathe-turned columns; an ASI monument of national importance. This temple guide is organized from Shiggaon 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 Nagareshwara Temple, Bankapura.
The Nagareshwara Temple at Bankapura, known as the Aravattukambada Gudi or "sixty-pillar temple", is a 12th-century Western Chalukya temple.
Its grey-stone hall of ornate lathe-turned columns makes it an ASI monument of national importance.
Entry: Free
Getting there: At Bankapura, ~22 km from Haveri off NH-48; by road
An ASI-protected sixty-pillar Chalukya temple — remove footwear and do not touch the pillars.
Road km to Haveri; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
October to February; morning light.
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October to February; morning light.
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
At Bankapura, about 22 km from Haveri off the NH; by road. A protected temple — remove footwear and do not touch the pillars.
30 to 45 minutes.
Nearby you can pair Bankapura Fort (350 m), Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary (1.5 km), Savanur (10.4 km), Utsav Rock Garden, Gotagodi (13.4 km).
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