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Banashankari temple
Banashankari temple, also known as Banashankari Amma temple, is located at Cholachagudd near Badami, Karnataka. It is one amongst the most famous Hindi shrines in the state. Several stories and beliefs revolve around the temple regarding its construction, history, anBanashankari templed culture. However, the most exciting fact about this temple is that the people worship 'Rahukala' which is considered inauspicious as per Hindu culture. The devotees pray to Rahukala to let go of all the miseries, poverty and inauspiciousness from their life.
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The Museum and Cultural Hall
The Museum and Cultural Hall in Bagalkot, Karnataka, offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich history and culture of the region. The museum showcases a variety of artifacts, exhibits, and murals that highlight the development of the city of Bagalkot. One of the notable features is the tribute to the Almati Dam, the second highest dam in India, and its construction.
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Durga Temple
Aihole is a historic site along the Malaprabha river valley in North Karnataka housing over 120 temple structures built in 4th century AD. Aihole is a delight to visit for those who love archaeology, ancient temples and history. The most noteworthy among them is the Durga Temple composed of a semicircular apse, an elevated plinth and a gallery encircling the sanctum. The Lad Khan Temple is one of the earliest temples in the region and was initially a royal assembly hall and marriage mantapa. It was the chosen abode of the Muslim chief Lad Khan.
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Virupaksha Temple Hampi
Virupaksha Temple is the 7th century Shiva temple in Hampi, Central Karnataka. Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Lord Virupaksha, also referred to as Pampapathi is the main deity in Virupaksha Temple. Virupaksha Temple complex also houses shrines of Bhuvaneshwari and Vidyaranya.
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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.
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Sri Bhootanaatha Gudi
At a distance of 1.5 km from Badami Bus Station, Boothanatha Temple is a magnificent structure situated on the banks of Agasthya Lake past Badami Museum in Badami. It is one of the must-visit places as part of Badami Packages.
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Boothanatha Temple is the most striking structure of Badami and prime promotional element of Badami Tourism. The temple is surrounded by water on three sides.
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Ravanaphadi Cave
A cave temple of the Early Western Chalukyas dated to the sixth century, the Ravanaphadi Cave at Aihole (formerly Aryapura or Ayyavole), is considered an important shrine in the development of early mediaeval Deccan architecture.
The cave temple of Ravanaphadi was built during the rule of Early western Chalukyas c. 550 CE in the region
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