What to expect
Highlights
- The exquisitely carved main shrine and pillars.
- The ring of 13 minor temples around it.
- The founding inscription calling it the "emperor of temples".
Itagi Mahadeva Temple
The Western Chalukyan Mahadeva temple at Itagi (Ittagi), built around 1112 CE and hailed in its inscription as "Devalaya Chakravarti", the emperor among temples — a masterpiece of carved pillars and a stellate shrine ringed by minor temples. This temple guide is organized from Yelburga 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 Itagi Mahadeva Temple.
Practical guide
Plan Itagi Mahadeva Temple
Typetemple
Nearest baseYelburga
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed1 to 1
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseYelburga
DistrictKoppal
Place typetemple
Time needed1 to 1.5 hours.
The Western Chalukyan Mahadeva temple at Itagi (Ittagi), built around 1112 CE and hailed in its inscription as "Devalaya Chakravarti", the emperor among temples — a masterpiece of carved pillars and a stellate shrine ringed by minor temples. This temple guide is organized from Yelburga 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 Itagi Mahadeva Temple.
The Mahadeva temple at Itagi (Ittagi) in Yelburga taluk is a Western Chalukyan masterpiece built around 1112 CE by the commander Mahadeva under Vikramaditya VI.
Its inscription hails it as "Devalaya Chakravarti" — emperor among temples — and it is often ranked, after Halebidu, among the finest temples in the Kannada country, with a stellate shrine and lathe-turned pillars ringed by minor shrines.
Visiting
Itagi Mahadeva Temple — at a glance
TimingsTemple hours
Best timeOctober to February; morning light on the carvings
Entry: Free
Getting there: At Itagi in Yelburga taluk; by road from Koppal or Gadag
A protected Chalukyan masterpiece — remove footwear, do not touch the carvings, photograph only where allowed.
Getting there
How to visit
- At Itagi in Yelburga taluk, reached by road from Koppal or Gadag; a car is best.
- Remove footwear and dress modestly at the shrine.
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; morning light on the carvings.
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Visitor notes
- A protected Chalukyan monument — do not touch the carvings and photograph only where allowed.
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Itagi Mahadeva Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Itagi Mahadeva Temple?
October to February; morning light on the carvings.
What are the entry fee and timings at Itagi Mahadeva Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Temple hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Itagi Mahadeva Temple?
At Itagi in Yelburga taluk, reached by road from Koppal or Gadag; a car is best. Remove footwear and dress modestly at the shrine.
How much time do I need for Itagi Mahadeva Temple?
1 to 1.5 hours.
What else is near Itagi Mahadeva Temple?
Nearby you can pair Navalinga Temples, Kukanoor (5.6 km), Palkigundu (21.3 km), Koppal Fort (22.6 km), Gavisiddeshwara Math (23.8 km).
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