Highlights
- The distinctive Vijayanagara–Hoysala hybrid design.
- The granite Nandi pavilion and carved walls.
- The Keladi-Nayaka capital setting.
A large stone Shiva temple at Ikkeri, a later Keladi-Nayaka capital, built in a distinctive Vijayanagara–Hoysala hybrid style with a granite Nandi pavilion and carved outer walls. This temple guide is organized from Sagara in Shivamogga 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 Ikkeri Aghoreshwara Temple.
A large stone Shiva temple at Ikkeri, a later Keladi-Nayaka capital, built in a distinctive Vijayanagara–Hoysala hybrid style with a granite Nandi pavilion and carved outer walls. This temple guide is organized from Sagara in Shivamogga 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 Ikkeri Aghoreshwara Temple.
The Aghoreshwara temple at Ikkeri, a later capital of the Keladi Nayakas, is a large stone Shiva temple in a striking Vijayanagara–Hoysala hybrid style.
It has a raised, richly moulded base, a granite Nandi pavilion facing the sanctum, and carved outer walls, standing in open ground away from the crowds.
Entry: Free
Getting there: ~5 km from Sagara; road
A living temple — footwear off, modest dress; combine with Keladi.
Road km to Shivamogga; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
October to February.
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October to February.
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight temple hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
At Ikkeri, about 5 km from Sagara on the way to Keladi; reached by road. A living temple — footwear off and modest dress; easily combined with Keladi.
45 minutes to an hour.
Nearby you can pair Keladi Rameshwara Temple (9.9 km), Honnemaradu (16.5 km), Jog Falls (25.0 km), Kodachadri (34.4 km).
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