What to expect
Highlights
- The saint’s samadhi shrine.
- The highway pilgrimage draw.
- The temple tank and precinct.
Yediyur Siddhalingeshwara Temple
A major Veerashaiva samadhi-temple of Tontada Siddhalingeshwara at Yediyur on the Bengaluru–Hassan highway in Kunigal taluk, drawing heavy pilgrim footfall to the saint’s shrine. This temple guide is organized from Kunigal in Tumakuru 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 Yediyur Siddhalingeshwara Temple.
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Before you go to Yediyur Siddhalingeshwara Temple
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Typetemple
Nearest baseKunigal
DistrictTumakuru
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed30 to 45 minutes
EntryFree
Places to visit3→The Yediyur Siddhalingeshwara Temple is a major Veerashaiva samadhi-temple of Tontada Siddhalingeshwara at Yediyur on the Bengaluru–Hassan highway.
It draws heavy pilgrim footfall to the saint’s shrine in Kunigal taluk.
Getting there
How to visit
- At Yediyur on NH-75 (Bengaluru–Hassan), about 63 km from Tumakuru; by road.
- A busy pilgrimage temple — remove footwear, dress modestly and mind the crowds on weekends.
Distance by road
- Bengaluru70 km
- Chitradurga130 km
- Hassan95 km
- Chikkaballapura90 km
- Chikkamagaluru130 km
Road km to Tumakuru; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; mornings.
Weather in Yediyur Siddhalingeshwara TempleSeasonal guide
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Today at Yediyur Siddhalingeshwara Temple
Sunrise6:12 am
Sunset6:32 pm
Golden hour best light5:32 pm–6:32 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:32 pm–6:57 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 278°
Moon tonight🌗 Last quarter · 49%
Sunset is in about 3 hours.
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 highway shrine — expect crowds and queues at festival time.
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Top experiences around Kunigal
2 more places around Kunigal, each worth a day of its own.
lakeKunigal Lake
20.4 km · 22 min drive
A large historic tank at Kunigal town, a birdlife-rich waterbody and a favourite evening spot of the taluk.
fortHutridurga
32.1 km · 35 min drive
One of the "Nava Durga" hill forts of the old Bangalore country, near Huliyurdurga in Kunigal taluk — a granite hill with tiered fortifications and a summit Shiva shrine, a popular trek. (Distinct from the Nijagal fort near Dobbaspet in Bengaluru Rural.)
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Yediyur Siddhalingeshwara Temple — at a glance
TimingsTemple hours; busy on weekends
Best timeOctober to February; mornings
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Yediyur Siddhalingeshwara Temple
At Yediyur on NH-75 (Bengaluru–Hassan), ~63 km from Tumakuru; by road
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Yediyur Siddhalingeshwara Temple 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 Yediyur Siddhalingeshwara Temple
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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What’s near Yediyur Siddhalingeshwara Temple
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Good to know
Yediyur Siddhalingeshwara Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Yediyur Siddhalingeshwara Temple?
October to February; mornings.
What are the entry fee and timings at Yediyur Siddhalingeshwara Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Temple hours; busy on weekends.
How do I reach Yediyur Siddhalingeshwara Temple?
At Yediyur on NH-75 (Bengaluru–Hassan), about 63 km from Tumakuru; by road. A busy pilgrimage temple — remove footwear, dress modestly and mind the crowds on weekends.
How much time do I need for Yediyur Siddhalingeshwara Temple?
30 to 45 minutes.
What else is near Yediyur Siddhalingeshwara Temple?
Nearby you can pair Kunigal Lake (20.4 km), Kedareshwara Temple, Nagalapura (22.8 km), Gangadhareshwara Temple, Turuvekere (30.4 km), Hutridurga (32.1 km).
Image credits
Photographs: Akshatha Inamdar, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.