Vibhutihalli Stone Alignment

The Vibhutihalli Stone Alignment is a protected late-Neolithic/early-Megalithic monument — a diagonal grid of standing stones raised around 1800–1400 BCE.

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Vibhutihalli Stone Alignment
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Who's going?Tailor Vibhutihalli Stone Alignment to your trip
Typeheritage
Nearest baseShahapur
DistrictYadgir
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed30 to 45 minutes
EntryFree
Places to visit6

The grid is aligned to the equinox sunrise and sunset, making it a rare archaeoastronomy site.

What to expect

Highlights

  • The diagonal grid of standing stones.
  • The equinox solar alignment.
  • The prehistoric significance of the site.
Getting there

How to visit

  • Near Vibhutihalli in the Shahapur/Shorapur belt; by road with a vehicle.
  • A fragile protected site — do not move, climb on or deface the stones.

Distance by road

  • Kalaburagi100 km
  • Raichur80 km
  • Vijayapura170 km
  • Hyderabad200 km
  • Bengaluru560 km

Road km to Yadgir; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.

Timing

Best time

October to February; morning light; equinox for the alignment.

Weather in Vibhutihalli Stone AlignmentSeasonal guide

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Today at Vibhutihalli Stone Alignment
Sunrise6:16 am
Sunset5:59 pm
Golden hour best light4:59 pm–5:59 pm
Blue hour after sunset5:59 pm–6:24 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 260°
Moon tonight🌔 Waxing gibbous · 58%

Sunset is in about 3 hours.

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 protected megalith — treat the stones with great care and take nothing.
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Before you go

Vibhutihalli Stone Alignment — at a glance

TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to February; morning light; equinox for the alignment

Entry: Free

Getting here

How to reach Vibhutihalli Stone Alignment

Near Vibhutihalli in the Shahapur/Shorapur belt; by road with a vehicle

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.

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 Vibhutihalli Stone Alignment

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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Vibhutihalli Stone Alignment — frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Vibhutihalli Stone Alignment?

October to February; morning light; equinox for the alignment.

What are the entry fee and timings at Vibhutihalli Stone Alignment?

Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours.

How do I reach Vibhutihalli Stone Alignment?

Near Vibhutihalli in the Shahapur/Shorapur belt; by road with a vehicle. A fragile protected site — do not move, climb on or deface the stones.

How much time do I need for Vibhutihalli Stone Alignment?

30 to 45 minutes.

What else is near Vibhutihalli Stone Alignment?

Nearby you can pair Shahapur Fort (3.6 km), Sleeping Buddha Hill (3.9 km), Sagar Fort Town (7.6 km), Chanda Hussaini Dargah, Gogi (13.2 km).