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Badami - Nestled in a ravine at the base of red sandstone hills, Badami captivates with its scenic Agastya lake. The cave temples, carved from red sandstone, boast a hall filled with numerous pillars and a square sanctum. The ceilings are adorned with paintings. Noteworthy is the depiction of Lord Shiva with his consort Parvathi and a coiled serpent. Another highlight is the 18-armed Lord Nataraja in 81 dance poses. Badami is also renowned for its inscriptions, including the first Sanskrit inscription in old Kannada script, dating back to 543 CE, found on a hillock.
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Aihole - Aihole is home to over a hundred stone temples dating from the 5th century onwards. According to legend, it is here that Lord Parashurama cleansed his axe after vanquishing the Kshatriyas.
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Pattadakal - This UNESCO World Heritage Site exemplifies the Visara style of architecture. The most magnificent temple here is the Virupaksha, constructed in the 8th century by Queen Lokamahadevi in 745 to celebrate a victory over the Pallavas of Kanchi.
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Our destination will be the legendary cave temples built by the Chalukyas at Badami, Aihole, and Pattadakal. Dating back to the 6th century, these are considered one of the best remnants of temple art in India. The Chalukyas patronized the development of diverse cultural forms, especially cave art and temple architecture. The architects developed 16 types of free-standing temples and 4 types of rock-cut shrines. The monuments of Badami, Aihole, and Pattadakal transformed the Malaprabha river valley into a cradle of Temple Architecture.
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