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Aihole, Durga Temple
Aihole is a village having a historic temple complex in the state of Karnataka, India. It is known for Chalukyan architecture, with about 125 stone temples dating from the 5th century CE. It lies to the east of Pattadakal, along the Malaprabha River, while Badami is to the west of both.
The Durga temple, a former Hindu temple, was built between the 7th and the 8th century by the dynasty of the Chalukyas. The architecture of the temple is predominantly Dravida with Nagara style in certain areas. The Durga Temple is considered a unique and magnificent temple of the Chalukyan period.
The origin of the name is not the Durga goddess, but a fortress, maybe an enclosure which surrounded the temple or it was a part of fortification, probably of Maratha rulers.
It is dedicated to either Vishnu or Shiva as the representations of Vishnu are as numerous as those of Shiva. The most original feature of the temple is a peristyle delimiting an ambulatory around the temple itself and whose walls are covered with sculptures of different gods or goddesses.
Two staircases provide access to the porch at the entrance of the temple itself. The sober and square pillars are decorated with characters around the porch and the entrance to the peristyle. The parapet is carved with niches and small animals. The porch gives access to rooms with pillars ('mukhamantapa' and "sabhamantapa") to get into the heart of the shrine (garba griha).
(source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aihole and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durga_temple,_Aihole)
The art work of a door in Bhutanatha group of temple. It was carved 1500 years ago but still looking beautiful. The wooded door might be renovated recently
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Called Durga Temple meaning Fortress temple and usually mistaken as temple for goddess Durga, this ancient Chalukyan temple is dedicated to Surya (Sun God) and has some excellent sculptures and stone carving.
The bhutanatha group of temple was constructed around 6th-10th centuries. The oldest temple in the group is the main large temple. The cubical mandamam is constructed with massive pillars
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The bhutanatha group of temples was located to the east of Agastya lake in Badami. It's one of the must visit place. As we need to walk 15-20 minutes, it's not crowded like other monuments in Badami.
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The cave temples were constructed between 5th and 6th centuries. The cave temples were dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Jain. Every cave temples and it’s sculptures are illustrating northern deccan style of architecture.
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The mughal rule that followed the Vijayanagara period in Badami added to the heritage. There are two monuments buit by muslim rulers. One is the Markaj Jumma near the entrance of the cave temples and structural temples. It has the 18th-century tomb of Abdul Malik Aziz. The other Islamic monument is also of modern era – a Dargah of Sayyid Hazrat Badshah near the Upper Shivalaya
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The magnificent view of bhutanatha temple during the sunset. It was nice experience to witness such beautiful temple complex. I had to walk 30 mins to reach the temple but it was totally worth
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The cave temples were constructed between 5th and 6th centuries. The cave temples were dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Jain. Every cave temples and it’s sculptures are illustrating northern deccan style of architecture.
#badami #badamicaves #chalukyanarchitecture #temple #sculpture
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Badami, formerly known as Vatapi, a historical town in Karnataka. It was the capital city of the Chalukyas from CE 5th to 8h centuries. There are many incredible monuments in this Town like Badami cave temples, Agastya lake (Man made lake in 5th or 6th century), Bhutanatha temples, Badami Shivalaya and Jambulingesvara temple
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Nikon5300 - ISO-400, s-1/500 f-8 and 18mm
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Yellamma Gudi was built by an ascetic named Paramanandadeva during the rule of Kalyana Chalukya king Jagadekamall II in 1139 CE. An inscription stating this information found here is now an exhibit at the historical museum here. It's small but beautiful temple. It’s constructed in western side of Agastya Thirta
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