Itagi Mahadeva Temple

The Western Chalukyan Mahadeva temple at Itagi (Ittagi), built around 1112 CE and hailed in its inscription as "Devalaya Chakravarti", the emperor among temples — a masterpiece of carved pillars and a stellate shrine ringed by minor temples. This temple guide is organized from Yelburga in Koppal 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 Itagi Mahadeva Temple.

The Mahadeva temple at Itagi (Ittagi) in Yelburga taluk is a Western Chalukyan masterpiece built around 1112 CE by the commander Mahadeva under Vikramaditya VI.

Its inscription hails it as "Devalaya Chakravarti" — emperor among temples — and it is often ranked, after Halebidu, among the finest temples in the Kannada country, with a stellate shrine and lathe-turned pillars ringed by minor shrines.