Gagan Mahal, Anegundi
The old royal palace-cum-gateway at the heart of Anegundi village, blending Hindu and Islamic forms.
Open
6:00 am – 6:00 pm
Entry
Free entry
Best time to go
Morning
Time to spend here
About 35 minutes
Crowds
Usually quiet
In the middle of Anegundi village, across the river from Hampi. Pair it with the Anegundi Fort gateways and riverside temples.
Before you go
Car to the gate
No long walk in
No toilets mapped nearby
Go before you set off
No drinking water mapped nearby
Bring enough with you
Listen to the story
About this place
Gagan Mahal stands at the centre of Anegundi, the fortified older settlement that predates Hampi across the river and later served as a seat of local chiefs. This two-storey building combines a Hindu-style base and pillared halls with Islamic-style arches and a balcony, a mix typical of Vijayanagara-era civic architecture. It served partly as a palace and partly as a ceremonial gateway to the town, and elements of it are still used by the community today. Weathered but characterful, it anchors a wander through Anegundi's lanes, temples and old gateways, giving a feel for everyday life in this living heritage village.
How to get there
- By road to the entrance
Go by car, bike or auto to Gagan Mahal, Anegundi
Google Maps takes you by road to the nearest point to the place.
Walking paths and times are from Google Maps. The way in can change on festival days: follow the signs and ASI staff.
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Photo credits
- Gagan Mahal, Anegundi: Gagan Mahal palace, Anegundi · iMahesh · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gagan Mahal, Anegundi: Flat elevation of balcony on Gagan Mahal palace, Anegundi · iMahesh · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gagan Mahal, Anegundi: Top of Gagan Mahal Palace, Anegundi · iMahesh · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gagan Mahal, Anegundi: A balcony on Gagan Mahal palace, Anegundi · iMahesh · CC BY-SA 4.0
