Highlights
- The carved Shiva shrine.
- The Simha-vahini Durga shrine.
- The ornamental temple tank.
A finely carved Shiva temple near Mulbagal with a Simha-vahini Durga shrine and an ornamental temple tank — a lesser-known heritage temple of the eastern plateau. (Distinct from the Virupaksha temple of Hampi.) This temple guide is organized from Mulbagal in Kolar district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which pilgrim stays, respectful local guides, food stops, shops, transport and verified visitor support should be verified around Virupaksha Temple, Mulbagal.
A finely carved Shiva temple near Mulbagal with a Simha-vahini Durga shrine and an ornamental temple tank — a lesser-known heritage temple of the eastern plateau. (Distinct from the Virupaksha temple of Hampi.) This temple guide is organized from Mulbagal in Kolar district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which pilgrim stays, respectful local guides, food stops, shops, transport and verified visitor support should be verified around Virupaksha Temple, Mulbagal.
The Virupaksha Temple near Mulbagal is a finely carved Shiva temple with a Simha-vahini Durga shrine and an ornamental temple tank.
It is a lesser-known heritage temple of the eastern plateau, distinct from the Virupaksha temple of Hampi.
Entry: Free
About 4 km from Mulbagal; by road
A quiet heritage temple — remove footwear and do not touch the carvings or the tank.
Road km to Kolar; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
October to February; morning light.
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Entry: Free. Timings: Temple hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
About 4 km from Mulbagal; by road. A living temple — remove footwear, dress modestly and do not touch the carvings.
30 minutes.
Nearby you can pair Anjaneya Swamy Temple, Mulbagal (280 m), Narasimha Tirtha (Sripadaraja Mutt) (2.1 km), Kurudumale Ganesha Temple (5.7 km), Avani (9.6 km).