Badami
Badami, the beautiful capital of
early Chalukyas from 540 to 757 AD., nestles in a spectacular gorge surrounded
by gold-rust sandstone cliffs. It is indeed a treasure house of architecture
and sculpture and has some of the earliest and finest examples of rock cut
caves and free standing temple architecture.
Tourist Acctration in Badami
- Caves
- Jambulinga Temple
- Buddhist Temple
- North Fort
- Archaeological Museum
Caves : The famous four cave
temples carved into a cliff on the southern side are full of splendid
sculptures. The 6th century Cave-1, dedicated to Lord Shiva is the oldest and
has sculpture of 18 armed Natraja, the dancing Shiva. There are also figures of
Ardhanarishvara, Harihara, Nandi, Parvati and Garuda etc. Cave No. 2 is
dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is simpler in design. Some of the fine sculptures
here are of Varaha, the boar incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Naga and Trivikrama.
The large and beautiful Cave No. 3 is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and enshrines an
enormous four armed figure of Lord Vishnu seated on his serpent couch. Cave 4
carved during 7th - 8th centuries is the only Jain temple in Badami.
Jambulinga Temple : The ancient temple
complex in the heart of the town dates back to 699 A.D. There are shrines of
Lord Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma, which open into a common mandapa.
Buddhist Temple : It is located in a
natural cave near the ancient Bhutnath Lake.
North Fort : Within the fort are
temples, relics of agranary, a treasury and a watch tower providing an insight
into the history of Badamii
Archaeological Museum : It houses specimens from Badami, Aivalli and Pattadkal.
REACHING THERE
Air port : Daboiim (Goa) . (290 kms).
Rail head : Connected by rail.
Road: Well connected.
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