Kadasiddeshwara Temple, Pattadakal - Timings, History, Best Time to Visit

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Distance (From Pattadadal Bus Stand): 0.3 Kms

Trip Duration (Including Travel): 15 Mins or Less

Place Location: Inside Pattadakal Temple Complex

Transportation Options: Walk/Trek

Travel Tips: None

At a distance of 300 meters from Pattadakal Bus Stand & Temple Complex entrance, Kadasiddeshwara Temple is the first temple you encounter in the temple complex. It is a small 8th century structure built in Nagara style.


Kadasiddeshwara Temple is relatively small with a sanctum and hall built on an elevated platform. There is a fine sculpture of Lord Shiva and Parvathi. At the entrance, nicely carved dwarapalakas welcome the tourists. The upper part of the outer wall has good carvings of dwarf figures and birds. The outer wall of the sanctum has beautiful sculptures of Ardhanareeswara, Shiva and Harihara.

Complex Timings: 9 AM to 5 PM

Entrance: Rs. 10 for Person, & Rs. 25 for Camera