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SRI MARKHANDAYA TEMPLE

Khandya, Karnataka, India

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God

Markhandaya swamy is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Here deity is in form of Lingam.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37°C during the day and 21°C during night)Lowest - October to February (27°C during day and 18°C during night)Monsoon season - August to September

Dress Code

  • For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
  • For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
  • These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
  • Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.

Do's & Dont's

  • Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  • Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
  • Smo​king is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.

transport connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Kadabagere Bus Stop
2.6 KM 08049596666
Chikkamagaluru Railway Station
47 KM 139
Mangaluru International Airport
142 KM 0824-2220422

Architecture

Sri Markhandaya Temple is facing in East, the pictures of Virabhadra, Bhairava, Garuda and Hanuman are carved on the pillars. The pillars have cubical moldings, octagonal shafts and wheel-shaped tops. A Sukhanasi with a circumambulatory path and a Navaranga having 4 granite pillars.

History

This temple was built by Hoysala Empires.

Temple Timings

Day Timings
All Days 05:00 AM - 12:30 PM 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM

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Airports

Airport Name Distance
Shamshabad 40 KM
Lorem Ipsum 12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name Distance
Secunderabad 10 KM
Nampally 12 KM
Begumpet 6 KM
Lingampally 20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name Distance
MGBS 35 KM
CBS 28 KM
kukatpally 20 KM
Lingampally 30 KM
Uppal 35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Private Transport 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757

Local Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Local Transport 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757

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SRI MARKHANDAYA TEMPLE

Khandya, Karnataka, India

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