Introduction to city Badami - In Karnatka
Capital of the ancient South Indian Kingdom of the Chalukyas,
Badami is situated in North Karnataka near a beautiful red
sandstone ridge. Formerly known as Vatapi, the city was
founded in AD 543 by Pulkeshin I, the great lion king. It
remained their capital till AD 757 and it was in this period
that Badami, along with Aihole and Pattadakal, became a
centre of rock-cut temples. The architectural splendours
of Badami later influenced many new architectural and sculpting
traditions.
The Chalukyan Empire was overthrown by the Rashtrakutas
in the 8th century and in the next few hundred years the
region saw anarchy, chaos, and destruction. The place lost
its importance and with it any new addition.
Badami has a pleasant climate with cool and dry winter from
November through February. Most of the rainfall occurs during
June and July, the months of south-western monsoon.
SightSeeing : Places to visit in
destination - Badami
Badami, more than anything else, is known for its rock-cut
cave temples. Numbering five, these temples are over thirteen
hundred years old. They have been carved out of the red
sandstone hills surrounding Badami. Two temples are dedicated
to Vishnu, while one is dedicated to Shiva, and other two
are related to Jainism and Buddhism. Apart from rock-cut
temples, the town also has some other temples and a beautiful
tank. Lord Shiva is worshipped as the God of Souls in the
Bhootnath Temple. The Agastyatirtha Tank is a beautiful
water body considered as holy by the pilgrims. The Archaeological
Museum has a good collection of objects from Badami
as well as Aihole and Pattadakal. Jambulinga Temple is one
of the oldest temples in Badami dedicated to the Trinity
of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh (Shiva). Finally, the Badami
Fort is a good place to view the entire Badami ruins.
Excursions : Places nearby city -
Badami
Being a region steeped in history, the vicinity of Badami
offers a plethora of attractions to the touirists. Pattadakal
was the second capital of the mighty Chalukyans and a place
that hosted important state functions of the time. Aihole,
situated some 46 km off Badami, was another architectural
centre of the Chalukyas. There are a number of Hindu temples
constructed in the 6th and 7th centuries. The Mahakuta Temple,
situated around 14 km from Badami, is a well-known place
of worship. On the way to Mahakuta from Badami, the
Naganath Temple is about 10 km east of Badami. The Banashankari
Temple, situated some 50 km off Badami, is dedicated
to Banashankari, a form of Goddess Parvati.
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