What to expect
Highlights
- The hall of sixty carved pillars.
- The grey-stone Chalukyan work.
- The setting within old Bankapura.
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.
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Before you go to Nagareshwara Temple, Bankapura
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 baseShiggaon
DistrictHaveri
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed30 to 45 minutes
EntryFree
Places to visit4→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.
Getting there
How to visit
- At Bankapura, about 22 km from Haveri off the NH; by road.
- A protected temple — remove footwear and do not touch the pillars.
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 Nagareshwara Temple, BankapuraSeasonal guide
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Today at Nagareshwara Temple, Bankapura
Sunrise6:17 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 ASI-protected temple — treat the stonework with care.
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13.4 km · ~22 min by cab
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Nagareshwara Temple, Bankapura — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to February; morning light
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Nagareshwara Temple, Bankapura
At Bankapura, ~22 km from Haveri off NH-48; by road
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Nagareshwara Temple, Bankapura 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 Nagareshwara Temple, Bankapura
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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When is the best time to visit Nagareshwara Temple, Bankapura?
October to February; morning light.
What are the entry fee and timings at Nagareshwara Temple, Bankapura?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours.
How do I reach Nagareshwara Temple, Bankapura?
At Bankapura, about 22 km from Haveri off the NH; by road. A protected temple — remove footwear and do not touch the pillars.
How much time do I need for Nagareshwara Temple, Bankapura?
30 to 45 minutes.
What else is near Nagareshwara Temple, Bankapura?
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).
Image credits
Photographs: Dineshkannambadi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0), Dineshkannambadi (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.