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Itagi, Koppal

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Itagi is a small town in the Yelburga Taluk and is near Kuknur. It is famous for the Mahadeva Temple, built in the Chalukya style of architecture. As per the common belief, the theertha of the Mahadeva Temple is considered divine. Kannada inscriptions in the temple speak of the reign of the Chalukya kings. The Mahadeva Temple has 13 shrines with lingas dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple was constructed in 1112 AD by the Chalukyas.

Itagi is well connected by rail and road to the nearby places of both Lakkundi and Kuknur. You can get down at Bannikoppa railway station near Kuknur and then avail bus services from there to reach Itagi. The bus services from Kuknur to Itagi are quite frequent. However, it takes less time to reach Itagi if you travel from Lakkundi, which is about 20 km away. It takes less than an hour to reach Itagi from Lakkundi.