Nandha Kumar AC
Aihole
Aihoḷe was earlier known as Ayyavoḷe and Aryapura in its inscriptions.[2] It was established in 450 CE as first capital of Chalukya kings and has about 125 stone temples, some which were constructed as experimental structures by artisans of Chalukyan period.[3] A place known by as Morera Angadigalu near the Meguti hillocks has a large number of cysts of pre-historic period. The place was an agraharam. Aihoḷe has been described as a cradle of temple architecture. Some brick structures of pre-Chalukyan times have also been excavated in this village.
Poetry on stone at the Meguti temple (Aihole inscription) dated 634 CE, in Sanskrit language and old Kannada script
An important 8th century inscription in Old Kannada language and script at the Lad Khan temple records a grant to Brahmins
According to mythology Aihole is where Parashurama washed his axe after killing the Kshatriyas.[citation needed] Aihole has historical significance and is called the 'cradle of Hindu rock architecture' (cradle of Indian architecture).[4]
Pulakesi I, one of the greatest rulers of this dynasty, moved the capital to Badami nearby. Badami was then known as Vatapi. It is from these temples that the Chalukyas gained their experience and went on to build the great temples of Pattadakal.
The first phase of temple building in Aihole dates back to the 6th century CE, the second phase up to the 12th century CE.
Aihole
Aihoḷe was earlier known as Ayyavoḷe and Aryapura in its inscriptions.[2] It was established in 450 CE as first capital of Chalukya kings and has about 125 stone temples, some which were constructed as experimental structures by artisans of Chalukyan period.[3] A place known by as Morera Angadigalu near the Meguti hillocks has a large number of cysts of pre-historic period. The place was an agraharam. Aihoḷe has been described as a cradle of temple architecture. Some brick structures of pre-Chalukyan times have also been excavated in this village.
Poetry on stone at the Meguti temple (Aihole inscription) dated 634 CE, in Sanskrit language and old Kannada script
An important 8th century inscription in Old Kannada language and script at the Lad Khan temple records a grant to Brahmins
According to mythology Aihole is where Parashurama washed his axe after killing the Kshatriyas.[citation needed] Aihole has historical significance and is called the 'cradle of Hindu rock architecture' (cradle of Indian architecture).[4]
Pulakesi I, one of the greatest rulers of this dynasty, moved the capital to Badami nearby. Badami was then known as Vatapi. It is from these temples that the Chalukyas gained their experience and went on to build the great temples of Pattadakal.
The first phase of temple building in Aihole dates back to the 6th century CE, the second phase up to the 12th century CE.