What to expect
Highlights
- The Chandralamba goddess shrine.
- The Ashokan-edict connection revealed in 1986.
- The Bhima riverside setting near Kanaganahalli.
Sannati (Chandralamba Temple)
The Chandralamba (Chandrala Parameshwari) temple on the Bhima at Sannati — a Shakta pilgrimage site whose 1986 collapse of a slab revealed rare Ashokan edicts, linking the living temple to one of India’s oldest Buddhist landscapes. This temple guide is organized from Sannati in Kalaburagi 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 Sannati (Chandralamba Temple).
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Before you go to Sannati (Chandralamba Temple)
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 baseSannati
DistrictKalaburagi
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour with the stupa
EntryFree
Places to visit2→The Chandralamba (Chandrala Parameshwari) temple stands on the Bhima at Sannati in Chittapur taluk, a Shakta pilgrimage site.
When a temple slab collapsed in 1986 it revealed rare Ashokan edicts, tying the living temple to one of India’s oldest Buddhist landscapes at nearby Kanaganahalli.
Getting there
How to visit
- At Sannati, about 55 km from Kalaburagi via Chittapur; reached by road, best with a vehicle.
- Combine it with the Kanaganahalli stupa 3 km away.
Distance by road
- Solapur138 km
- Bidar118 km
- Vijayapura149 km
- Hyderabad232 km
- Bengaluru610 km
Road km to Kalaburagi; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; mornings and evenings.
Weather in Sannati (Chandralamba Temple)Seasonal guide
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Today at Sannati (Chandralamba Temple)
Sunrise6:09 am
Sunset6:34 pm
Golden hour best light5:34 pm–6:34 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:34 pm–6:59 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 278°
Moon tonight🌗 Last quarter · 54%
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
- A living temple in a remote village — dress modestly and plan transport ahead.
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heritageKanaganahalli Buddhist Stupa
4.0 km · 6 min drive
The excavated Maha Stupa at Kanaganahalli near Sannati — a roughly 2,000-year-old "Adholoka Maha Chaitya" ringed by carved limestone panels, including a unique portrait relief of Emperor Ashoka; one of the most important early Buddhist finds in the Deccan.
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Sannati (Chandralamba Temple) — at a glance
TimingsTemple hours
Best timeOctober to February; mornings and evenings
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Sannati (Chandralamba Temple)
~55 km from Kalaburagi via Chittapur; 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 Sannati (Chandralamba Temple) 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 Sannati (Chandralamba Temple)
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.
If you need help at Sannati (Chandralamba Temple)
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What’s near Sannati (Chandralamba Temple)
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Good to know
Sannati (Chandralamba Temple) — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Sannati (Chandralamba Temple)?
October to February; mornings and evenings.
What are the entry fee and timings at Sannati (Chandralamba Temple)?
Entry: Free. Timings: Temple hours.
How do I reach Sannati (Chandralamba Temple)?
At Sannati, about 55 km from Kalaburagi via Chittapur; reached by road, best with a vehicle. Combine it with the Kanaganahalli stupa 3 km away.
How much time do I need for Sannati (Chandralamba Temple)?
45 minutes to an hour with the stupa.
What else is near Sannati (Chandralamba Temple)?
Nearby you can pair Kanaganahalli Buddhist Stupa (4.0 km), Firozabad Ruins (30.9 km), Malkhed (Manyakheta) (48.9 km), Buddha Vihar (53.1 km).
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Image credits
Photographs: Pinakpani, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.