Gadag district · Karnataka
Nannesvara Temple, Lakkundi
An 11th-century temple at Lakkundi in Gadag district, the earliest known temple in the imperial Kalyana Chalukya style.
Photo: P. Madhusudan · CC0
Karnataka · Temple listing
Kasivisvesvara Temple, Lakkundi
01 · Discover
History & tradition
The Kasivisvesvara Temple is at Lakkundi, about 12 km from Gadag in Karnataka, on the road between Hampi and Goa. It is regarded as one of the finest examples of the fully developed Kalyana Chalukya style. The temple has two sanctums facing each other across a shared hall: the larger is dedicated to Shiva and the other to Surya. It is admired for its miniature reliefs and the fineness of its carving, and scholars note that it brings together the three major styles of Hindu temple architecture, the Nagara, the Vesara and the Dravida. Lakkundi itself holds many other historic Hindu and Jain temples.
Good to know
Deity & dedicationShiva
Heritage statusMonument of National Importance
Opening hoursCurrent opening hours are not confirmed in this guide. Check with the temple before travelling.
Before you set outConfirm opening hours and entry requirements before choosing your travel time. Allow time for queues, breaks and your return journey.
02 · Before you go
Plan your visit
Choose a date, save your starting point, and tick off a simple checklist.
Your visitKasivisvesvara Temple, LakkundiChoose your preferred date above
- Step 1
Confirm the opening schedule and entry requirements.
- Step 2
Follow the temple’s posted visitor instructions and queue.
- Step 3
Allow time for a quiet visit and your return journey.
0%
Visit checklist0 of 5 done
Saved on this device · Your personal preparation list
03 · Getting there
Map & route
Locate the temple and open travel directions.
Kasivisvesvara Temple, Lakkundi
Gadag district, Karnataka
Confirm opening hours and entry requirements before choosing your travel time. Allow time for queues, breaks and your return journey.
The pin marks the temple area. Follow local signs for the visitor entrance.
04 · At the temple
Darshan & customs
Darshan
Opening & entry
Current opening hours are not confirmed in this guide. Check with the temple before travelling.
View sourcesWith intention
Offerings
Ask the temple office which offerings are accepted before buying them. An offering is a personal choice.
Local traditions
Dress & etiquette
Confirm dress, entry, photography and belongings rules with the temple before your visit.
Explore a little further
Temples nearby
Approximate straight-line distances; open directions for the travel route.
Gadag district · Karnataka
Doddabasappa Temple, Dambal
A 12th-century Western Chalukya temple of Shiva at Dambal near Gadag, noted for its innovative design.
Photo: Dineshkannambadi · CC BY-SA 4.0
For your family
Bring the blessings home
Explore poojas from the Healers World catalogue.
Know your sources
Information you can trace
Check current timings and visitor rules with the temple before travelling.
- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-11-12
- Wikipedia — further readingChecked 2026-11-12