Chandralamba Temple

Chandralamba Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Chandralamba, a form of Durga, located in Sannati village on the banks of the Bhima River in Chitapur taluk, Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is a prominent pilgrimage centre in North Karnataka and is situated adjacent to the ancient Sannati Buddhist stupa complex. The temple is known for its traditional South Indian architecture, religious festivals, and its association with the historic settlement of Sannati.

Visitors can expect a traditional South Indian temple complex on the banks of the Bhima River with a sanctum housing the idol of Goddess Chandralamba, pillared halls and open courtyards. The surroundings include the riverfront, temple shops and the nearby Sannati Buddhist archaeological area. The site is active for daily worship and festivals, with spaces for darshan, circumambulation and viewing temple architecture and sculptures.

Sannati is an ancient settlement on the Bhima River known for a large Buddhist stupa complex dating to the Mauryan to Satavahana periods. The Chandralamba Temple is a later Hindu temple tradition associated with the region, believed to have been developed during the Chalukya and Rashtrakuta periods and renovated over centuries. Excavations nearby have revealed Buddhist remains, inscriptions and sculptures indicating continuous habitation.

The temple is a significant Shakti shrine in North Karnataka, revered as the abode of Goddess Chandralamba, a form of Durga. It is an important pilgrimage centre for devotees from Karnataka and neighboring states, especially during Navratri and the annual temple fair, and forms part of the cultural landscape that includes both Hindu and Buddhist heritage at Sannati.