The short answer
Siddheshwar Temple, Hottal: what visitors should know first
Go only if you love temple architecture and have a car for the day. It is about 105 km away and quiet when you get there. Check the opening hours and the road before setting out.
History and context
The story behind Siddheshwar Temple, Hottal
The district site cites three Kalyani Chalukya inscriptions dated 1070, 1103 and 1120 CE and says Hottal was at times a Chalukya capital.
Useful facts
Siddheshwar Temple, Hottal facts at a glance
- Location
- Hottal, Deglur taluka
- Style
- Hemadpanti, star-shaped plan
- Dedication
- Shiva
- Built
- Before 1070, Kalyani Chalukya
- Distance
- About 105 km from Nanded
Why it matters
Why Siddheshwar Temple, Hottal is worth your time
Hottal gives a sense of how far Nanded district's history extends: a Kalyani Chalukya centre with temples older than the Sikh and Mughal layers that dominate the city. For anyone interested in Deccan temple architecture, it is among the best sites in the district.
It is also a reminder that restoration matters; the archaeology department's work has recovered carvings that were close to being lost. Because few outside visitors come, the site remains quiet, and you can study the carving at your own pace, which is rare for temples of this age and quality in the Deccan.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Carved walls
Shiva Tandava, Ganesha and apsaras.
- 02
Inscriptions
Records from 1070, 1103 and 1120.
- 03
Restoration
The archaeology department has restored the temple.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Plan a full day: the district site says Hottal is about 105 km from Nanded and 12 km southwest of Deglur. Arrive in the morning, when the light is soft on the carvings.
The temple is built in the Hemadpanti style on a star-shaped plan, with walls and pillars carved with Shiva Tandava, dancing Ganesha, goddesses and apsaras. Three Kalyani Chalukya inscriptions dated 1070, 1103 and 1120 record donations, suggesting the temples are older than 1070.
Other temples in the village are in ruins but protected, and the state archaeology department has restored parts of the Siddheshwar complex. Spend an hour, then head back or continue to Deglur. Carry water and a hat, as shade at the site is limited. A local guide, if one is available, can point out carvings that are easy to miss, such as the apsaras high on the pillars.
Plan with confidence
Small decisions that make the visit easier.
- Hire a car for the day
- Go in the morning
- Check hours
- Carry water
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Hottal village, Deglur taluka, about 105 km from Nanded
- Time needed
- 1 hour at the site; full day with travel
- Best time
- October to March
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- The temple site is small and mostly level, but the journey is long. Check hours before going.
- Tickets and access
- The district site gives hours of about 6 am to 6 pm; confirm locally.
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Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
The temple site is small and mostly level, but the journey is long. Check hours before going.
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See concierge supportFAQs
How far is Hottal?
About 105 km from Nanded city.
What style is the temple?
Hemadpanti, from the Kalyani Chalukya period.
When is it open?
The district site lists roughly 6 am to 6 pm; confirm locally.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
