The Kanakachalapathi Temple is a 16th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located in the town of Kanakagiri.
The Kanakachalapathi Temple is located in Kanakagiri, a town in the Gangavathi taluk of Koppal district, Karnataka, India. Historically known as "Swarnagiri" (meaning "Hill of Gold"), Kanakagiri is situated around 3 km from Koppal city, the district headquarters. The town is approximately 380 km north of Bangalore and 200 km east of Belagavi.
Kanakagiri derives its name from Kanaka Muni, a Hindu saint who is believed to have performed penance in the area. The town is closely associated with the historically significant city of Koppal.
Kanakagiri holds archaeological significance due to the discovery of two inscriptions from the rule of Emperor Ashoka, dating back to the 3rd century BCE, found in the nearby villages of Palkigundu and Gavimatha. After the decline of the Maurya Empire, Koppal became a southern viceroyalty, continuing to play an important role in the region's history.