What to expect
Highlights
- The dramatic Karanika bow-balancing prophecy ritual.
- The Mailara/Khandoba pilgrimage tradition.
- The large annual fair and its Gorava devotees.
Mylara Lingeshwara Temple
The Mylara (Mailara) Lingeshwara Temple, at Mylara village in Hoovina Hadagali taluk, is a major Shaiva shrine especially revered by the Kuruba community, dedicated to Mailara/Khandoba, a martial form of Shiva.
Practical guide
Plan Mylara Lingeshwara Temple
Typetemple
Nearest baseHoovina Hadagali
Best timeFebruary–March for the Karanika
Time needed30 to 45 minutes
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseHoovina Hadagali
DistrictVijayanagara
Place typetemple
Time needed30 to 45 minutes.
The Mylara (Mailara) Lingeshwara Temple, at Mylara village in Hoovina Hadagali taluk, is a major Shaiva shrine especially revered by the Kuruba community, dedicated to Mailara/Khandoba, a martial form of Shiva.
It is famous for the Karanika, the climax of the annual Mailara fair, when an oracle-priest (the Gorava) balances on a taut, upturned bow and utters a cryptic prophecy for the year ahead before a huge crowd. Outside the fair it is a quiet village temple.
Visiting
Mylara Lingeshwara Temple — at a glance
TimingsDarshan hours
Best timeFebruary–March for the Karanika; otherwise October to February
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Mylara Lingeshwara Temple
At Mylara village in Hadagali taluk; own vehicle best
Vast crowds gather for the Mailara Karanika fair (usually February–March); at other times it is quiet.
Getting there
How to visit
- At Mylara village in Hadagali taluk; own vehicle is easiest.
- A working temple — remove footwear; the Karanika fair (usually Feb–Mar) draws vast crowds, so plan travel and stays well ahead.
Distance by road
- Bengaluru340 km
- Hubballi145 km
- Hyderabad360 km
- Ballari65 km
- Badami140 km
Road km to Vijayanagara; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
February–March for the Karanika; October to February otherwise.
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Visitor notes
- Extremely crowded during the fair; the rest of the year it is calm.
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Mylara Lingeshwara Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Mylara Lingeshwara Temple?
February–March for the Karanika; October to February otherwise.
What are the entry fee and timings at Mylara Lingeshwara Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Darshan hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Mylara Lingeshwara Temple?
At Mylara village in Hadagali taluk; own vehicle is easiest. A working temple — remove footwear; the Karanika fair (usually Feb–Mar) draws vast crowds, so plan travel and stays well ahead.
How much time do I need for Mylara Lingeshwara Temple?
30 to 45 minutes.
What else is near Mylara Lingeshwara Temple?
Nearby you can pair Bhimeshvara Temple, Nilagunda (23.3 km), Bagali Kalleshwara Temple (31.7 km), Uchangidurga Fort (47.7 km), Kottureshwara Temple, Kotturu (57.8 km).
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Image credits
- Mylara Lingeshwara Temple:Manjunath Doddamani Gajendragad at en.wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons · Public domain