What to expect
Highlights
- The temple and its adjoining stepwell.
- The carved niches and shrines around the kalyani.
- The Chalukyan water-architecture setting.
Manikeshwara Temple, Lakkundi
The Manikeshwara temple at Lakkundi is a Chalukya Shiva temple paired with the ornate Musukina Bhavi, one of the finely carved stepwells (kalyanis) for which the old capital is famed.
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Plan Manikeshwara Temple, Lakkundi
Typetemple
Nearest baseLakkundi
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed30 to 45 minutes
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseLakkundi
DistrictGadag
Place typetemple
Time needed30 to 45 minutes.
The Manikeshwara temple at Lakkundi is a Chalukya Shiva temple paired with the ornate Musukina Bhavi, one of the finely carved stepwells (kalyanis) for which the old capital is famed.
Niched shrines step down around the water, showing how temple and well were built as a single sacred ensemble.
Visiting
Manikeshwara Temple, Lakkundi — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to February; mornings
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Manikeshwara Temple, Lakkundi
Within Lakkundi village; on the temple walk
A temple with an adjoining carved stepwell — mind the steps and keep back from the water edge.
Getting there
How to visit
- Within Lakkundi village; reached on the temple walk from the Kasivisvesvara temple.
- Mind the steps around the stepwell and keep back from the water edge.
Distance by road
- Hubballi55 km
- Koppal55 km
- Bagalkot95 km
- Hosapete90 km
- Bengaluru420 km
Road km to Gadag; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; mornings.
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Visitor notes
- The stepwell steps can be uneven and slippery — watch your footing.
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Manikeshwara Temple, Lakkundi — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Manikeshwara Temple, Lakkundi?
October to February; mornings.
What are the entry fee and timings at Manikeshwara Temple, Lakkundi?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Manikeshwara Temple, Lakkundi?
Within Lakkundi village; reached on the temple walk from the Kasivisvesvara temple. Mind the steps around the stepwell and keep back from the water edge.
How much time do I need for Manikeshwara Temple, Lakkundi?
30 to 45 minutes.
What else is near Manikeshwara Temple, Lakkundi?
Nearby you can pair Lakkundi Archaeological Museum (420 m), Kasivisvesvara Temple, Lakkundi (690 m), Nanneshwara Temple, Lakkundi (750 m), Brahma Jinalaya, Lakkundi (760 m).
Image credits
- Manikeshwara Temple, Lakkundi:P. Madhusudan, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC0