What to expect
Highlights
- The carved lotus-and-Ashtadikpala ceiling.
- The Hoysala sculpture and towers.
- The nearby Nolamba Kalleshvara temple.
Chennakeshava Temple, Aralaguppe
An ASI-protected 13th-century Hoysala temple at Aralaguppe celebrated for its intricately carved lotus-and-Ashtadikpala ceiling and fine sculpture — among the district’s finest, near the older Nolamba Kalleshvara temple in the same village. This temple guide is organized from Turuvekere 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 Chennakeshava Temple, Aralaguppe.
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Before you go to Chennakeshava Temple, Aralaguppe
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Typetemple
Nearest baseTuruvekere
DistrictTumakuru
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed30 to 45 minutes
EntryFree
Places to visit4→The Chennakeshava Temple at Aralaguppe is an ASI-protected 13th-century Hoysala temple celebrated for its intricately carved lotus-and-Ashtadikpala ceiling.
It stands near the older Nolamba Kalleshvara temple in the same village and is among the district’s finest sculpture.
Getting there
How to visit
- At Aralaguppe in Turuvekere taluk; by road.
- A protected temple — remove footwear and do not touch the carvings or ceiling.
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; morning light for the ceiling.
Weather in Chennakeshava Temple, AralaguppeSeasonal guide
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Today at Chennakeshava Temple, Aralaguppe
Sunrise6:13 am
Sunset6:33 pm
Golden hour best light5:33 pm–6:33 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:33 pm–6:58 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
- An ASI Hoysala temple — treat the fine stonework with great care.
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An ASI-protected trikuta (three-shrine) Hoysala temple at Vignasante in Turuvekere taluk, with finely carved towers and lathe-turned pillars — a lesser-visited gem of the Hoysala belt. (Distinct from the Nuggehalli and Bhadravati Lakshminarasimha temples.)
templeKedareshwara Temple, Nagalapura
26.3 km · 26 min drive
One of the twin ASI-protected Hoysala temples at Nagalapura (with the Chennakeshava temple), the Kedareshwara temple is noted for its lathe-turned pillars and finely sculpted friezes.
templeGangadhareshwara Temple, Turuvekere
14.5 km · 15 min drive
A Hoysala temple in Turuvekere town famed for a single-stone Shivalinga with serpent hoods, a large monolithic Nandi and a bronze soapstone bell that rings when struck. (Distinct from the Gavi Gangadhareshwara of Bengaluru.)
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Chennakeshava Temple, Aralaguppe — at a glance
TimingsTemple hours
Best timeOctober to February; morning light for the ceiling
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Chennakeshava Temple, Aralaguppe
At Aralaguppe in Turuvekere taluk; 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 Chennakeshava Temple, Aralaguppe 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 Chennakeshava Temple, Aralaguppe
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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Chennakeshava Temple, Aralaguppe — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Chennakeshava Temple, Aralaguppe?
October to February; morning light for the ceiling.
What are the entry fee and timings at Chennakeshava Temple, Aralaguppe?
Entry: Free. Timings: Temple hours.
How do I reach Chennakeshava Temple, Aralaguppe?
At Aralaguppe in Turuvekere taluk; by road. A protected temple — remove footwear and do not touch the carvings or ceiling.
How much time do I need for Chennakeshava Temple, Aralaguppe?
30 to 45 minutes.
What else is near Chennakeshava Temple, Aralaguppe?
Nearby you can pair Gangadhareshwara Temple, Turuvekere (14.5 km), Lakshminarasimha Temple, Vignasante (17.0 km), Kedareshwara Temple, Nagalapura (26.3 km), Gubbi Chennabasaveshwara Temple (36.4 km).
Image credits
Photographs: Manjuap at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain), Dineshkannambadi (CC BY-SA 3.0). Wikimedia Commons.