What to expect
Highlights
- The riverside Ramayana setting.
- The Sugriva–Vali associations.
- Views across the Tungabhadra.
Chintamani Temple, Anegundi
A riverside temple near Anegundi linked in the Ramayana to the spot where Rama met Sugriva and where Vali was slain — a quiet Kishkindha pilgrimage point above the Tungabhadra. This temple guide is organized from Anegundi in Koppal 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 Chintamani Temple, Anegundi.
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Before you go to Chintamani Temple, Anegundi
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 baseAnegundi
DistrictKoppal
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed30 to 45 minutes
EntryFree
Places to visit5→The Chintamani temple stands on the Tungabhadra near Anegundi, at a spot linked in the Ramayana to Rama’s meeting with Sugriva and the slaying of Vali.
A quiet riverside pilgrimage point in the Kishkindha landscape, it draws pilgrims tracing the Ramayana trail.
Getting there
How to visit
- Near Anegundi, Gangavathi taluk; reached by road then a short walk to the river.
- Dress modestly and mind the rocky riverbank.
Distance by road
- Hosapete35 km
- Ballari90 km
- Hubballi140 km
- Kalaburagi190 km
- Bengaluru350 km
Road km to Koppal; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; mornings.
Weather in Chintamani Temple, AnegundiSeasonal guide
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Today at Chintamani Temple, Anegundi
Sunrise6:12 am
Sunset6:35 pm
Golden hour best light5:35 pm–6:35 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:35 pm–7:00 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 riverside temple — mind slippery rocks and the current, and keep back from the water.
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Top experiences around Anegundi
4 more places around Anegundi, each worth a day of its own.
hillAnjanadri Hill
5.0 km · ~12 min by auto
A rocky hill above Anegundi, across the Tungabhadra from Hampi, revered as a birthplace of Hanuman (Anjaneya) — a stepped climb to a hilltop Hanuman temple with sweeping views over the Kishkindha boulder-country.
lakePampa Sarovar
1.8 km · 22 min walk
A sacred lake near Anegundi tied to the Ramayana (the Shabari legend) and to Shiva and Parvati — counted among the holy sarovars of India, ringed by shrines and lotus-covered water.
templeSri Ranganatha Temple, Anegundi
520 m · 7 min walk
An early-Vijayanagara Vishnu temple in Anegundi village enshrining a reclining Ranganatha (Ananthasayana); Anegundi, older than Hampi, was the mythic Kishkindha and the pre-imperial core of the Vijayanagara founders.
heritageGagan Mahal, Anegundi
510 m · 6 min walk
The civic palace building of Anegundi, a tiered Indo-Islamic structure from the Vijayanagara–Qutb Shahi era in the heart of the old town. (Not to be confused with the Gagan Mahal at Vijayapura.)
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Chintamani Temple, Anegundi — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to February; mornings
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Chintamani Temple, Anegundi
Near Anegundi, Gangavathi taluk; by road then a short walk
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Chintamani Temple, Anegundi 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 Chintamani Temple, Anegundi
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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Chintamani Temple, Anegundi — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Chintamani Temple, Anegundi?
October to February; mornings.
What are the entry fee and timings at Chintamani Temple, Anegundi?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours.
How do I reach Chintamani Temple, Anegundi?
Near Anegundi, Gangavathi taluk; reached by road then a short walk to the river. Dress modestly and mind the rocky riverbank.
How much time do I need for Chintamani Temple, Anegundi?
30 to 45 minutes.
What else is near Chintamani Temple, Anegundi?
Nearby you can pair Gagan Mahal, Anegundi (510 m), Sri Ranganatha Temple, Anegundi (520 m), Pampa Sarovar (1.8 km), Anjanadri Hill (5.0 km).
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Photographs: Krishnakulkarni36, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.