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Introduction :
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Badami, capital of the Chlukyas from 543 AD to 757AD, extends east into a
gorge between two red sandstone hills, topped by two ancient fort
complexes. The south is riddled with cave temples, and on the north
stand early structural temples. Beyond the village to the east, is an
artificial lake. Agastya, said to date from the 5th century . Its small
selection of hotels and restaurants makes Badami an ideal base from
which to explore the Chalukyan remains at Mahakuta, Aihole and
Pattadakal as well as the temple village of banashankari 5km to the
south-east. Dedicated to Shiva's consort Parvati, the shrine,
accompanied by a large bathing tank, is the most important living temple
of the region and attracts a steady steam of devotees, especially during
the chariot festival held according to the lunar calendar sometime
between January and February each year. Although of little architectural
interest, but worth a visit for the atmosphere , the temple is supposed
to date back to the 6th century; much of it , howevere , was built
during the Maratha period of the18th century. |
| Area |
10.3 sq. meter |
| Temperature |
Summer : Max 38 °C, Min 23
°C.
Winter : Max 29°C, Min 15 °C. |
| Language |
English, Kannada |
| STD Code |
08357 |
| Rainfall |
59.2 cms. |
| Best Time to Visit |
October-February |
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How to get there :
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Air: The nearest airport in Karnataka is Bangalore [502 Kms], Also Badami
can be reached from Hyderabad via Raichur
Rail: The nearest railhead is Badami (4 Kms from Badami town) on
the Hubli-Sholapur line & is connected to , Bangalore, Bagalkote & Bijapur.
Road: Badami has convenient road connection to several important
places around it. We recommend Hubli (app. 100 Kms), which has a major Railway
junction apart from being one of the important cities in Karnataka. |
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Places to Visit : |
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Badami Caves |
Archaelogical Museum |
Mahakuta |
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Excursion : |
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Ailhole |
Pattadakal |
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