Dattatreya Temple Ganagapura

Set on the riverbank and showcasing Dravidian architecture, this ancient temple is a prominent spiritual destination for devotees seeking blessings from Lord Dattatreya and other deities such as Sri Narasimha Saraswati Swami, Lord Shiva (Kalleshwara/Mahadeva), Parvati, Ganesha, Hanuman, Naganatha, and Shanidev.

The temple is open daily from 2:30 AM to 9:30 PM, allowing pilgrims ample time for darshan and participation in various rituals. Both free and special darshan options are available, with special darshan offered at a fee of INR 200.

Devotees can experience a rich schedule of poojas, including the early morning Kakad Aarti (2:30–3:00 AM), Paduka Darshan & Morning Rituals (3:00–7:00 AM), Panchamruta Rudrabhishek/Abhishek (7:00–11:30 AM, with options at INR 551 and INR 1101), Maha Mangala Aarti/Naivedya (11:30 AM–12:30 PM), Kesara Lepan Paduka Poojan, and the evening Palakhi Seva (7:30–8:30 PM, INR 1101).

The temple also offers Mahanaivedya/Annadan Seva/Bhiksha Seva (INR 501 and INR 25001) and a Sarva Seva full-day ritual package. Poojas are conducted in Sanskrit, Kannada, and Marathi, catering to a diverse group of devotees.

The temple observes several important festivals, including Guru Purnima (July), Magha Utsavam & Datta Navaratra (January–February), Datta Jayanti (December), Shravana Masa (August–September), Sri Rama Navami (March–April), and Shankaracharya Jayanti.

For pilgrims, the best time to visit is during winter (November–February), early mornings, aarti times, and festival seasons.

Traditional dress is required: men should wear dhoti/pancha with an upper cloth, kurta-pyjama, or formal attire, while women are expected to wear sarees, half-sarees, or chudidhar/punjabi dress with a dupatta. Reaching Dattatreya Temple Ganagapura is convenient.

The nearest railway stations are Ganagapur Road (22 km) and Kalaburagi Junction (40 km). From these points, local autos, jeeps, KKRTC buses, or taxis are available. Kalaburagi Airport is 50 km away, and Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is 235 km away.

The temple provides dedicated open parking and basic accessibility features. Accommodation options near the temple include Shree Datta Sai Heritage Lodging, Datta Krupa Lodge, Om Datta Chile Bhakta Niwas, and Gurunath Maharaj Dandawate Ashram, offering a range of AC/non-AC rooms and budget stays.

Daily free Annadanam is served from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, and special prasadams like Kesara Lepan Prasad and Shree Phalam are distributed. Nearby attractions include Bhima Amarja Sangam, Shri Kalleshwara Shaneshwara Devasthan, Bhasma Hill, Gulbarga Fort, and Swami Samarth Temple in Akkalkot.

For more information, darshan bookings, or online darshan, visit the official website or contact the temple directly. Photography is strictly prohibited inside the main sanctum.