Trikuteshwara Temple Gadag

Also known locally as the Trikuteshwara Temple Complex or Saraswathi Temple, this ASI-protected monument is located in Hosur (Hosavur) / Tanga Koot area of Gadag city, near Bhishma Lake.

The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva as the primary deity, and also enshrines Goddess Saraswati, Savitri, Gayatri, Suryanarayana, Ganapati, and Nandi, making it a revered destination for devotees seeking blessings from multiple deities.

The temple’s architectural grandeur is attributed to the Western Chalukyas (Kalyani Chalukyas), with intricate carvings and a layout that reflects the rich heritage of Karnataka.

Pilgrims and visitors can experience the temple’s spiritual ambiance during its open hours from 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

For those seeking a serene darshan, early mornings (5–8 AM) and evening aarti times are considered the best, especially during the winter months from November to February.

Daily rituals at Trikuteshwara Temple include the morning pooja and aarti at 5:30 AM, followed by Abhishekam from 6:30 AM onwards. These poojas are conducted in Kannada, allowing devotees to immerse themselves in the local devotional traditions.

Free darshan entry is available to all visitors, and prasadam is offered daily. During special festivals such as Mahashivaratri and Vaikuntha Ekadashi (December–January), the temple provides free food (annadanam) to devotees.

Visitors are advised to follow the temple’s dress code: men should wear neat and clean attire, avoiding shorts, while women are recommended to dress modestly. Photography is not permitted inside the main sanctum, but capturing the temple’s exterior and architectural details is allowed.

Reaching Trikuteshwara Temple is convenient, with Gadag Junction railway station just 2 km away. From the station, auto-rickshaws can be hired towards Tanga Koot / Betageri locality, leading to the temple near Bhishma Lake.

For air travelers, Hubli Airport is 60 km away, and Sambre Airport (Belgaum) is 128 km from Gadag. Street parking is available, though space is limited and access is through narrow roads, so some walking may be required.

Accommodation options in and around Gadag include Keshav Clarks Inn, Agastya Inn, Kiran Comforts, and Vimal Resorts & Entertainment Park.

Nearby attractions such as Shri Veeranarayana Swamy Temple, Saraswathi Temple, Lakkundi Heritage Village, Dodda Basappa Temple (Dambal), Gadag Zoo, and Bhishma Lake offer additional experiences for pilgrims and tourists exploring the region.