Badami Shivalaya, Hindu temple in Bagalkot district, India.
The Badami Shivalaya temple stands on a sandstone hillock near Agastya Lake, featuring detailed carvings and architectural elements from the Chalukya period.
Built between the 6th and 8th centuries CE, this temple complex represents early Chalukya architecture and includes three distinct structures: Upper Shivalaya, Lower Shivalaya, and Malegitti Sivalaya.
The temple walls display intricate carvings depicting Hindu deities, mythological narratives, and scenes with musicians, dancers, and warriors from ancient Indian traditions.
Visitors can access the temple complex throughout the year, with the most comfortable period for exploration being from October to February due to milder temperatures.
The temple structure incorporates both Dravida and Nagara architectural styles, featuring a sanctuary without a passageway that opens into a triple-aisled mandapa hall.
Location: Bagalkot district
GPS coordinates: 15.92369,75.68142
Latest update: March 9, 2025 17:09
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