Bhutanatha Temple Badami

About Bhutanatha Temple Badami

The Bhutanatha group of temples are Hindu temples from the 7th to the 12th centuries located in Badami, Karnataka. It is composed of two subgroups: the North Bhutanatha group, also known as the Mallikarjuna group, dates from the 11th to the 12th century and is primarily composed of Nagara architecture; the East Bhutanatha group, also known as the Bhutanatha main group, dates from the 7th to the 8th century and consists mainly of Dravida architecture. A three-day festival known as the Hampi Festival or Vijaya Festival is an important festival for this temple.

How to Reach Bhutanatha Temple Badami

The temple can be comfortably reached by taking the various modes of transportation. Some frequently used ways are given below.

By Road

Badami is the nearest bus stand from Bhutanatha Temple, with just 2 km of the distance, which can take approximately 8 to 10 minutes to reach. Also, Badami has good road connectivity with nearby cities with regular availability of buses.

By Rail

Badami has its own railway station 5 km from the Bhutanatha Temple; it is connected with other railheads of Banglore, Maharashtra, and Hubli cities.

By Air

There is no airport in Badami, but you can go to Hubli airport, which is almost 100 km from Badami. You have to travel from the airport to Bhutanatha Temple by any public or private transportation.

Best Time to Visit Badami Bhutnatha Temple

The best time to visit Bhutanatha Temple in Badami is in the spring and winter seasons during October to April.

Darshan Timings
Opening Timing: 6:00 AM
Closing Timing: 7:00 PM
Aarti Timings
Morning Aarti: 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Midday Aarti: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Evening Aarti: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Dress Code Traditional and Formal clothing
Photography Not allowed
Prasad Not available