Highlights
- The stone Nandi.
- The lathe-turned stone pillars.
- The monolithic stone bed.
A 9th-century Kadamba-era Shiva temple at Banavasi — the oldest town in Karnataka and the ancient Kadamba capital — with a famous stone Nandi, lathe-turned pillars and a monolithic stone bed. This temple guide is organized from Banavasi in Uttara Kannada 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 Banavasi Madhukeshwara Temple.
A 9th-century Kadamba-era Shiva temple at Banavasi — the oldest town in Karnataka and the ancient Kadamba capital — with a famous stone Nandi, lathe-turned pillars and a monolithic stone bed. This temple guide is organized from Banavasi in Uttara Kannada 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 Banavasi Madhukeshwara Temple.
The Madhukeshwara Temple at Banavasi is a 9th-century Kadamba-era Shiva temple in the oldest town in Karnataka, the ancient Kadamba capital.
It is known for its large stone Nandi, its lathe-turned pillars and a monolithic stone bed.
Entry: Free
At Banavasi in Sirsi taluk; by road from Sirsi
A 9th-century Kadamba Shiva temple — remove footwear and do not touch the carvings.
Road km to Uttara Kannada; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
October to February; mornings.
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Entry: Free. Timings: Temple hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
At Banavasi in Sirsi taluk; by road from Sirsi. A living, protected temple — remove footwear and do not touch the carvings.
45 minutes to an hour.
Nearby you can pair Sirsi Marikamba Temple (21.0 km), Sahasralinga (30.7 km), Sonda Vadiraja Matha (31.8 km), Unchalli Falls (32.1 km).