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Navaliṅga Temple, Kukkanur

Śiva (nine liṅgas) · Kukkanur, Koppal · Karnataka

Nine Rāṣṭrakūṭa shrines under one roof

⭐ Why it is famous

A ninth-century Rāṣṭrakūṭa complex of nine liṅga shrines built in a cluster, with lathe-turned pillars and a stepped tank — one of the least-crowded ancient temples in the Deccan.

📜 Pilgrimage history

Built under Rāṣṭrakūṭa patronage around the ninth century, the group shows the transition from early Cāḷukya to Kalyāṇi Cāḷukya style and is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.

🕰️ Temple timings

  • Open 08:00 – 18:00 daily

🙏 Darśan details

  • Free entry; a resident priest performs simple pūjā in the main shrine
  • Carry water — there are few stalls at the site
  • Best photographed in early morning light

🚉 Location & getting there

📍 Navaliṅga Temple, Kukkanur, Kukkanur, Koppal15.5261, 75.9539 · Tap to open Google Maps
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Nearest railway station

Koppal (KBL) — 30 km

Nearest bus stand

  • Government: Kukkanur KSRTC stop; Gadag bus stand 40 km
  • Private buses: Private buses on the Gadag–Koppal road

Nearest airport

Hubballi (HBX) — 105 km

Regional / UDAN airport

Hubballi Airport (HBX) — 105 km · UDAN regional flights

By road

On the Gadag–Koppal road, 30 km from Koppal and 60 km from Hampi.

🪔 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.

🗿 HeritageItagi Mahadeva Temple Grounds14 km awayRenowned Kalyani Chalukya-era stone temple complex near Kukkanur.🌊 DamTungabhadra Dam32 km awayMajor dam and reservoir with musical fountain gardens near Hospet.🗿 HeritageAnegundi Heritage Village30 km awayOld village opposite Hampi with vernacular stone architecture.

🛏️ Where to stay

  • Lodges in Koppal, ₹700–₹1,800
  • Hotels in Gadag, ₹900–₹2,200
  • Hampi guesthouses for a longer trip, 60 km

₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)

BudgetStandardComfort
₹1,200₹2,600₹5,500

Indicative only — travel, stay and food, excluding shopping

🛕 Nearby temples

Virūpākṣa Temple, HampiMahākūṭeśvara Temple, MahakutaŚrī Banashankari Amma Temple

📌 Other attractions nearby

  • Itagi Mahādeva temple
  • Hampi ruins
  • Anegundi

📅 Best time to visit

November–February