title: Kanakagiri
text: Kanakagiri (also known as Suvarnagiri) is a town in Karnataka state of India. It was a provincial capital of the Mauryan Empire and later became the capital of the Nayaka dynasty who were the Palegars (feudatory) of the Vijayanagara Empire.
   It is also the site of the historical site Kanakachalapathi Temple (Kanakachalapathi Mandir) which was built by the Nayakas.
  
  Geography 
  Kanakagiri is situated in Koppal district, 20 km northwest of the town of Gangavati in the Indian state of Karnataka.
  
  Temple
  
  Kanakachalapathi temple was built by the Nayakas of Kanakgiri. Its halls and pillars are a unique example of south Indian architecture from the Vijayanagara period. The gopuras and walls are adorned with sculptures, including statues of Rajas and Ranis in black polished stone, plaster models, and wooden statues of mythological figures.
  
  Kanakagiri Jain tirth is a complex of Jain temple built by Western Ganga Dynasty in the 5th or 6th century.
  
  A royal bath constructed by Raja Venkatappa Nayaka in 1586 sits on the outskirts of Kanakgiri.
  
  Fort
  Hemagudda Fort, about 20 km from Kanakagiri is next to the Kammatadurga Fort of Gandugali Kumara Rama. The fort was constructed in the 14th century. The fort has a temple of Durga Devi celebrating Dasara.
  
  Utsav
  Kanakagiri Utsav is an annual fair associated with the Kanakachalapathi temple during Phalguna.
  
  Gallery
  
  See also
   Kanakagiri Jain Shri kshetra
   Temples of North Karnataka
   Vijayanagara Empire
   List of Vijayanagara era temples in Karnataka
   Vijayanagara architecture
   Mauryan Empire
  Hampi
  Anegondi
  Karatagi
  Gangavathi
  Koppal
  Karnataka
  
  References 
  
  Cities and towns in Koppal district
  Tourism in Karnataka
  Hindu temples in Koppal district
  Vijayanagara Empire