What to expect
Highlights
- The hilltop shrine of the saint Guru Kottureshwara.
- The older Gadde Kalleshwara Chalukya core.
- The vast February Rathotsava car festival.
Kottureshwara Temple, Kotturu
The Kottureshwara Temple at Kotturu honours Guru Kottureshwara (Kottureswamy), a 15th-century Veerashaiva saint, and is built around an older Gadde Kalleshwara Chalukya shrine on a low hill in the town.
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Before you go to Kottureshwara Temple, Kotturu
Entry rules not verified for this temple. Some Hindu temples admit only Hindus, and most enforce a dress code at the door. We have not verified the rule for this particular temple, so please check before you travel — especially if you are not Hindu or are visiting from outside India.
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Typetemple
Nearest baseKotturu
DistrictVijayanagara
Best timeFebruary for the car festival
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
It is one of the district’s biggest living pilgrimage centres: the annual Rathotsava (car festival) in February draws around 200,000 devotees, who pull the temple car through the town in a huge procession.
Getting there
How to visit
- On a low hill in Kotturu town, with steps up to the shrine; own vehicle or bus.
- A working temple — remove footwear for the climb; expect huge crowds at the February festival.
Distance by road
- Bengaluru340 km
- Hubballi145 km
- Hyderabad360 km
- Ballari65 km
- Badami140 km
Road km to Vijayanagara; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
February for the car festival; October to February otherwise.
Weather in Kottureshwara Temple, KotturuSeasonal guide
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Today at Kottureshwara Temple, Kotturu
Sunrise6:13 am
Sunset6:35 pm
Golden hour best light5:35 pm–6:35 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:35 pm–7:00 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 277°
Moon tonight🌘 Waning crescent · 40%
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
- Very crowded at the Rathotsava — go early and mind your belongings.
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Kottureshwara Temple, Kotturu — at a glance
TimingsDarshan hours
Best timeFebruary for the car festival; otherwise October to February
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Kottureshwara Temple, Kotturu
On a low hill at Kotturu town; steps to the shrine
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Kottureshwara Temple, Kotturu 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 Kottureshwara Temple, Kotturu
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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When is the best time to visit Kottureshwara Temple, Kotturu?
February for the car festival; October to February otherwise.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kottureshwara Temple, Kotturu?
Entry: Free. Timings: Darshan hours.
How do I reach Kottureshwara Temple, Kotturu?
On a low hill in Kotturu town, with steps up to the shrine; own vehicle or bus. A working temple — remove footwear for the climb; expect huge crowds at the February festival.
How much time do I need for Kottureshwara Temple, Kotturu?
45 minutes to an hour.
What else is near Kottureshwara Temple, Kotturu?
Nearby you can pair Bagali Kalleshwara Temple (26.3 km), Uchangidurga Fort (35.1 km), Bhimeshvara Temple, Nilagunda (36.8 km), Gudekote Fort (42.6 km).
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