What to expect
Highlights
- The carved pillars and mixed Hoysala–Dravidian architecture.
- The Keladi-dynasty history and nearby museum.
- A quiet, uncrowded heritage temple.
Keladi Rameshwara Temple
The Rameshwara temple at Keladi was the seat of the Keladi (Nayaka) dynasty, who rose after the fall of Vijayanagara and ruled much of the Malnad and coast.
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Before you go to Keladi Rameshwara 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, more with the…
EntryFree
Places to visit4→The 16th-century temple mixes Hoysala, Dravidian and later Nayaka styles, with finely carved pillars and a small museum of Keladi history close by.
Getting there
How to visit
- At Keladi village, about 8 km from Sagara; reached by road.
- A living temple — footwear off and modest dress inside; pair it with the Ikkeri temple a short drive away.
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; mornings are cool and quiet.
Weather in Keladi Rameshwara TempleSeasonal guide
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Today at Keladi Rameshwara 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 · 50%
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 protected monument — footwear off, modest dress, and do not touch the carvings.
Photos
Keladi Rameshwara Temple in pictures
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Top experiences around Sagara
3 more places around Sagara. Open a guide to plan the visit and onward journey.
waterfallJog Falls
22.0 km · ~37 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
15.9 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.
templeIkkeri Aghoreshwara Temple
9.9 km · ~17 min by cab
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.
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Keladi Rameshwara Temple — at a glance
TimingsDaylight temple hours
Best timeOctober to February
Entry: Free (museum nominal)
Getting here
How to reach Keladi Rameshwara Temple
~8 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 Keladi Rameshwara 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.
If you need help at Keladi Rameshwara Temple
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Nearby
What’s near Keladi Rameshwara Temple
templeIkkeri 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.
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.
15.9 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.
22.0 km · ~37 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.
43.2 km · ~72 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.
44.9 km · ~75 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.
57.3 km · ~95 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.
59.5 km · ~99 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.
68.6 km · ~114 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.
69.4 km · ~116 min by cab · straight lineOn the map
Where Keladi Rameshwara Temple is
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Keladi Rameshwara Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Keladi Rameshwara Temple?
October to February; mornings are cool and quiet.
What are the entry fee and timings at Keladi Rameshwara Temple?
Entry: Free (museum nominal). Timings: Daylight temple hours.
How do I reach Keladi Rameshwara Temple?
At Keladi village, about 8 km from Sagara; reached by road. A living temple — footwear off and modest dress inside; pair it with the Ikkeri temple a short drive away.
How much time do I need for Keladi Rameshwara Temple?
45 minutes to an hour, more with the museum.
What else is near Keladi Rameshwara Temple?
Nearby you can pair Ikkeri Aghoreshwara Temple (9.9 km), Honnemaradu (15.9 km), Jog Falls (22.0 km), Kodachadri (43.2 km).
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Photographs: Dineshkannambadi, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0), Dineshkannambadi (CC BY-SA 3.0), Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.5), Dineshkannambadi at English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Wikimedia Commons.