Mahadeva Temple, Itagi, Karnataka

Mahadeva Temple, Itagi, Karnataka

Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Itagi Town in Yelburga Taluk in Koppal District, in the Indian state of Karnataka. This Temple is considered as one of the finest of temples in the country. This temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The Temple was built in 1112 CE by Mahadeva, an army commander (Dandanayaka) of the Western Chalukya King Vikramaditya VI. The temple has been called as Devalaya Chakravarty (Emperor among temples) in one of the inscriptions on the walls of the temple.

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/11/mahadeva-temple-itagi-temple.html

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 6 Kms form Bannikoppa Railway Station, 7 Kms from Kuknoor, 7 Kms from Kuknoor Bus Stand, 8 Kms from Bannikoppa, 26 Kms from Koppal, 33 Kms from Lakkundi, 44 Kms from Gadag, 57 Kms from Hosapete, 70 Kms from Hampi, 78 Kms from Badami and 107 Kms from Hubli Airport. Itagi is located at about 8 Kms from Bannikoppa off the Gadag to Koppal route. Buses, private transport and taxis are available frequently from Gadag and Hampi to Itagi.

Location