What to expect
Highlights
- The distinctive Vijayanagara–Hoysala hybrid design.
- The granite Nandi pavilion and carved walls.
- The Keladi-Nayaka capital setting.
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.
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Before you go to Ikkeri Aghoreshwara Temple
Check entry arrangements. Ask temple staff about visitor entry, dress requirements and access to the inner shrine before you travel, especially if you are visiting as a non-Hindu.
Dress respectfully and follow the institution’s admission and photography rules.
Typetemple
Nearest baseSagara
DistrictShivamogga
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit4→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.
Getting there
How to visit
- 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.
Distance by road
- Chikkamagaluru90 km
- Udupi120 km
- Mangaluru185 km
- Hubballi200 km
- Bengaluru275 km
Road km to Shivamogga; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February.
Weather in Ikkeri Aghoreshwara TempleSeasonal guide
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Today at Ikkeri Aghoreshwara Temple
Sunrise6:21 am
Sunset6:09 pm
Golden hour best light5:09 pm–6:09 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:09 pm–6:34 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 260°
Moon tonight🌓 First quarter · 48%
Sunset is in about 1 hour.
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 living temple and monument — footwear off, modest dress, and respect the sanctum rules.
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Ikkeri Aghoreshwara Temple in pictures
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Top experiences around Sagara
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waterfallJog Falls
25.0 km · ~42 min by cab
One of India’s highest plunge waterfalls, where the Sharavathi river drops about 253 m in four separate cascades — Raja, Rani, Rover (Roarer) and Rocket — over a sheer cliff on the Sagara–Siddapura border. The flow is fullest in the monsoon and is regulated upstream by the Linganamakki dam.
backwaterHonnemaradu
16.5 km · ~27 min by cab
A spread of islands and calm backwaters on the Sharavathi (Linganamakki) reservoir near Sagara — a long-running base for kayaking, coracle rides and camping amid forested shores.
templeKeladi Rameshwara Temple
9.9 km · ~17 min by cab
The 16th-century Rameshwara temple at Keladi, the first capital of the Keladi (Nayaka) dynasty, blends Hoysala, Dravidian and later styles with finely carved pillars; a small museum of Keladi history stands nearby.
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Ikkeri Aghoreshwara Temple — at a glance
TimingsDaylight temple hours
Best timeOctober to February
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Ikkeri Aghoreshwara Temple
~5 km from Sagara; road
Getting back
If you are travelling by bus or ferry, check the return service with the operator before setting out. Leave time to reach the stop or jetty after your visit.
- 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 Ikkeri Aghoreshwara Temple
If you need step-free access, contact the site before travelling. Ask about a level entrance, steps along the route, the nearest drop-off point, seating and accessible toilets.
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What’s near Ikkeri Aghoreshwara Temple
templeKeladi Rameshwara Temple
The 16th-century Rameshwara temple at Keladi, the first capital of the Keladi (Nayaka) dynasty, blends Hoysala, Dravidian and later styles with finely carved pillars; a small museum of Keladi history stands nearby.
9.9 km · ~17 min by cab · straight linebackwaterHonnemaradu
A spread of islands and calm backwaters on the Sharavathi (Linganamakki) reservoir near Sagara — a long-running base for kayaking, coracle rides and camping amid forested shores.
16.5 km · ~27 min by cab · straight linewaterfallJog Falls
One of India’s highest plunge waterfalls, where the Sharavathi river drops about 253 m in four separate cascades — Raja, Rani, Rover (Roarer) and Rocket — over a sheer cliff on the Sagara–Siddapura border. The flow is fullest in the monsoon and is regulated upstream by the Linganamakki dam.
25.0 km · ~42 min by cab · straight line
trekKodachadri
A forested peak of about 1,343 m in the Mookambika range, among the highest in the region and a well-known trek, linked to the Kollur Mookambika temple and topped by the Sarvajna Peetha shrine.
34.4 km · ~57 min by cab · straight line
heritageNagara Fort
The hill fort of Nagara (Bidanur/Bidnur), the last capital of the Keladi Nayakas near Hosanagara, with moats, ramparts and the ruined Neelakanteshwara temple.
35.0 km · ~58 min by cab · straight line
heritageKavaledurga Fort
A ruined hill fort near Thirthahalli strengthened by the Keladi Nayakas, with concentric stone ramparts, temples and a palace site reached by a forest climb that opens up wide Malnad views.
47.5 km · ~79 min by cab · straight line
wildlifeTyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Safari
A safari park about 10 km from Shivamogga on the Sagara road where visitors ride through fenced enclosures to see lions and tigers, alongside a small zoo and deer park.
55.0 km · ~92 min by cab · straight line
wildlifeSakrebailu Elephant Camp
A forest-department elephant camp on the Tunga river near Shivamogga where captive and rescued elephants are bathed and fed in the morning, open to visitors at set hours.
62.4 km · ~104 min by cab · straight line
wildlifeMandagadde Bird Sanctuary
A small river-island bird sanctuary on the Tunga near Thirthahalli where egrets, cormorants and darters nest in large numbers, best seen from the watch-tower in the breeding season.
64.5 km · ~107 min by cab · straight line
museumShivappa Nayaka Palace
A restored teak-and-stone palace of the Keladi-Nayaka ruler Shivappa Nayaka in Shivamogga, now a government archaeological museum displaying sculptures, coins and Hoysala and Nayaka-era artefacts.
64.7 km · ~108 min by cab · straight line
viewpointKundadri
A monolithic hill near Agumbe topped by a 17th-century Jain temple and two small ponds — a popular sunrise and monsoon viewpoint reached by a motorable road and a short climb.
66.1 km · ~110 min by cab · straight lineOn the map
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Ikkeri Aghoreshwara Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Ikkeri Aghoreshwara Temple?
October to February.
What are the entry fee and timings at Ikkeri Aghoreshwara Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight temple hours.
How do I reach Ikkeri Aghoreshwara Temple?
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.
How much time do I need for Ikkeri Aghoreshwara Temple?
45 minutes to an hour.
What else is near Ikkeri Aghoreshwara Temple?
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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Photographs: Nikhil B, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0), Nikhil B (CC BY 3.0), Venkygrams (CC BY-SA 4.0), B B Susheel Kumar (CC BY-SA 3.0). Wikimedia Commons.