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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Sannati (Chandralamba Temple)
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Plan Sannati (Chandralamba Temple)
Typetemple
Nearest baseSannati
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour with the stupa
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseSannati
DistrictKalaburagi
Place typetemple
Time needed45 minutes to an hour with the stupa.
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).
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.
Visiting
Sannati (Chandralamba Temple) — at a glance
TimingsTemple hours
Best timeOctober to February; mornings and evenings
Entry: Free
Getting there: ~55 km from Kalaburagi via Chittapur; by road
A remote riverside temple linked to the Ashokan edicts — dress modestly and plan transport ahead.
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
- Solapur110 km
- Bidar120 km
- Vijayapura150 km
- Hyderabad215 km
- Bengaluru610 km
Road km to Kalaburagi; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; mornings and evenings.
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Visitor notes
- A living temple in a remote village — dress modestly and plan transport ahead.
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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. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
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 (2.9 km), Firozabad Ruins (30.9 km), Malkhed (Manyakheta) (48.9 km), Buddha Vihar (53.1 km).
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