Mahākūṭeśvara Temple, Mahakuta
Chalukyan stone around a living spring tank
⭐ Why it is famous
A cluster of 6th–7th century Chalukyan shrines around the Viṣṇupuṣkariṇī, a spring tank of clear, constant water that pilgrims still bathe in before darśan.
📜 Pilgrimage history
The Mahakuta Pillar inscription of Maṅgaleśa (c. 601 CE) records Chalukyan gifts here; the site was an early experiment ground for both Nāgara and Drāviḍa temple forms, later perfected at Pattadakal.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 06:00 – 20:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free entry
- Bathing in the spring tank is customary
- Carry a change of clothes
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Mahākūṭeśvara Temple, Mahakuta, Mahakuta, BagalkotBadami (BDM) — 18 km
Mahakuta bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Hubballi (HBX) — 115 km
14 km from Badami by auto or local bus.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Badami hotels
- Aihole and Pattadakal guesthouses
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹7,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Badami caves
- Pattadakal
- Bhutanatha group at Agastya lake
📅 Best time to visit
November–February