What to expect
Highlights
- The giant Shivalinga and Nandi.
- The fields of lakhs of small lingas.
- The eleven subsidiary shrines.
Kotilingeshwara
A temple complex at Kammasandra near KGF famous for its colossal ~33 m Shivalinga and ~11 m Nandi — among the tallest in the world — surrounded by fields of lakhs of small Shivalingas donated by devotees, with eleven subsidiary shrines. This temple guide is organized from Kolar Gold Fields in Kolar 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 Kotilingeshwara.
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Before you go to Kotilingeshwara
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 baseKolar Gold Fields
DistrictKolar
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed1 to 1.5 hours
EntryFree
Places to visit2→Kotilingeshwara at Kammasandra near KGF is a temple complex famous for its colossal ~33 m Shivalinga and ~11 m Nandi — among the tallest in the world.
They rise above fields of lakhs of small Shivalingas donated by devotees, with eleven subsidiary shrines across the site.
Getting there
How to visit
- At Kammasandra, about 6 km from KGF in Bangarapet taluk; by road.
- A living pilgrimage temple — remove footwear, dress modestly and mind the crowds on festival days.
Distance by road
- Bengaluru70 km
- Chikkaballapura55 km
- Chintamani40 km
- Tumakuru130 km
- Chennai280 km
Road km to Kolar; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; Maha Shivaratri for the great festival.
Weather in KotilingeshwaraSeasonal guide
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Today at Kotilingeshwara
Sunrise6:06 am
Sunset6:26 pm
Golden hour best light5:26 pm–6:26 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:26 pm–6:51 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 278°
Moon tonight🌗 Last quarter · 49%
Sunset is in about 3 hours.
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 large pilgrimage complex — expect crowds and strong sun over the open linga fields.
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The historic gold-mining town about 30 km from Kolar, whose Bharat Gold Mines shafts — including Champion Reef, once among the deepest mines on earth — made it India’s gold capital and one of the first Indian towns to be electrified, in 1902; a landscape of colonial bungalows, clubs and deep-shaft heritage.
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Kotilingeshwara — at a glance
TimingsTemple hours; busy on Mondays and Shivaratri
Best timeOctober to February; Maha Shivaratri for the great festival
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Kotilingeshwara
At Kammasandra, ~6 km from KGF in Bangarapet taluk; 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 Kotilingeshwara 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 Kotilingeshwara
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 Kotilingeshwara
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When is the best time to visit Kotilingeshwara?
October to February; Maha Shivaratri for the great festival.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kotilingeshwara?
Entry: Free. Timings: Temple hours; busy on Mondays and Shivaratri.
How do I reach Kotilingeshwara?
At Kammasandra, about 6 km from KGF in Bangarapet taluk; by road. A living pilgrimage temple — remove footwear, dress modestly and mind the crowds on festival days.
How much time do I need for Kotilingeshwara?
1 to 1.5 hours.
What else is near Kotilingeshwara?
Nearby you can pair Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) (4.5 km), Bethamangala (Palar Dam) (4.5 km), Bangaru Tirupati (7.5 km), Avani (12.8 km).
Image credits
Photographs: Mithila, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). Wikimedia Commons.