Yellamma Temple Saundatti

About Yellamma Temple Saundatti

Yellamma Temple, also known as Renuka Temple which is located in the city of Saundatti, Karnataka, India. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Renuka devi. The temple is situated on a hilltop known earlier as Siddhachal Parvat and now known as "Yellamma Gudda", named after the temple. The construction of the temple was done in the year 1514 by Bomappa Nayaka of Raybag. Based on the archaeological findings in the vicinity of the temple, it is evident that a temple stood at this location during either the early Rashtrakuta or late Chalukyan era, spanning from the mid-8th to the mid-11th centuries. The discovery of megalithic tombs in this area suggests an even earlier habitation. Furthermore, pottery fragments including early historic redware dating back to the 3rd century BCE to the 3rd century CE, alongside megalithic blackware and redware, have been observed on the hill.

Temple Timings and Details

• Darshan Timings

  Morning Timing - 06:30 Am To 04:30 Pm

  Evening Timing - 06:30 Pm To 10:00 Pm

• Dress Code Traditional and Formal clothing
• Photography and Videography Allowed
• Prasad Available

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