What to expect
Highlights
- The hillside goddess shrine.
- The riverside setting.
- The large annual fair.
Huligemma Temple, Huligi
The hill temple of the goddess Huligemma (Huligyamma) at Huligi on the Tungabhadra near Munirabad — a popular Shakta pilgrimage centre with a big annual fair. This temple guide is organized from Gangavathi 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 Huligemma Temple, Huligi.
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Before you go to Huligemma Temple, Huligi
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 baseGangavathi
DistrictKoppal
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit4→The Huligemma (Huligyamma) temple at Huligi stands on the Tungabhadra near Munirabad, a popular Shakta pilgrimage centre for the goddess.
It draws large crowds at its annual fair and lies within Koppal district on the river’s left bank.
Getting there
How to visit
- At Huligi near Munirabad, reached by road from Koppal or Hosapete.
- Dress modestly, remove footwear, and expect big crowds on fair days.
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; busiest at the annual jatre.
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Today at Huligemma Temple, Huligi
Sunrise6:12 am
Sunset6:36 pm
Golden hour best light5:36 pm–6:36 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:36 pm–7:01 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 278°
Moon tonight🌗 Last quarter · 52%
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 busy pilgrimage temple — keep valuables safe in crowds and follow the queue.
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Huligemma Temple, Huligi — at a glance
TimingsTemple hours; queues on fair days
Best timeOctober to February; busiest at the annual jatre
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Huligemma Temple, Huligi
At Huligi near Munirabad; by road from Koppal or Hosapete
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Huligemma Temple, Huligi 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 Huligemma Temple, Huligi
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 Huligemma Temple, Huligi?
October to February; busiest at the annual jatre.
What are the entry fee and timings at Huligemma Temple, Huligi?
Entry: Free. Timings: Temple hours; queues on fair days.
How do I reach Huligemma Temple, Huligi?
At Huligi near Munirabad, reached by road from Koppal or Hosapete. Dress modestly, remove footwear, and expect big crowds on fair days.
How much time do I need for Huligemma Temple, Huligi?
45 minutes to an hour.
What else is near Huligemma Temple, Huligi?
Nearby you can pair Sanapur Dam (10.7 km), Kammata Durga Fort (12.3 km), Anjanadri Hill (12.8 km), Pampa Sarovar (15.1 km).
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