• Jan 25 2016
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Mahakuta Temples

 

Mahakuta Temples or Mahakuta Group of Temples is very near to Badami town. Here’s everything you need to know about them.

“Akka, you must visit Mahakuta Temples, you will love it” said my car driver having learned about my fascination for historical architecture while on the journey of historical sites of Badami, Pattakadal, and Aihole. 

After having visited the Badami Cave Temples, I was all gaga about the stunning designs of the sculptures, the precision of the equipment used, and the finishing touches on each carving.

He overheard my enthusiasm and being a local of Bagalkot district, he suggested a visit to the Mahakuta group of temples as it is known as the Dakshin Kashi. His last words struck me, although he did not know why it was called so.

But he promised I wouldn’t be disappointed and it was on the way to Aihole. I agreed and thus we began the journey from Badami to Mahakuta Temples at a distance of 15 km.