Magnificent Badami Cave Temples
Well-illustrious today for sandstone carved ancient cave temples, and once been the capital of the renowned Early Chalukyas, the Badami, depicts a scenic view being situated at a ravine's mouth between two rocky hills. Besides its artificial lake, red sandstone hill, museums, rock cut architectures, and other alluring aspects, this picturesque domain is best known for its cave temples, the Badami Cave Temples.
One of the very notable examples of the rock cut architecture of India, in-fact of the Badami Chalukya Architecture, is this historical temple on the hill's cliff carved of the sandstone. Displaying an array of religious sects developed in India these temples are dotted along the banks of a reservoir. Two of these temples are dedicated to Lord Vishnu, one to Lord Shiva, and the last one is Jain temple. While the first three temples are of Vedic faith, the fourth one is the sole Jain temple all over Badami.
Splendid are few of the Hindu Pantheon's carvings here. Among those are Narshimha or Lord Vishnu's half man and half lion avatar, Hari Hara or the composite God, who is worshipped as half Lord Vishnu and half Lord Shiva, and Lord Vishnu Narayana sitting on the Shesh Nag. Wonderful bracket figures that are on the piers and some paintings that are on the ceiling, altogether reminds one of the great architectural history of India.
Dating back to 600 and 700 AD these cave temples are remarkable architectures with a great number of exquisite sculptures and carvings. Of the many masterpieces here is the well known 18-armed Nataraja or Lord Shiva that strikes 18 different poses, when observed closely. All around you can have a look at different historical aspects that represents a blend of Nagara Style and the exclusive Dravidian Style of South India. Each cave temple has its own open verandah, a hall, sanctum and pillars.
While you are here, you must also schedule some time for few of the attractions nearby. Naganath temple and Aihole will let you another halt for the holy Darshana of the Gods. Taking a dip in the Tranquil Lake will make you realize why people say it has healing properties.
Visiting Badami Fort and an Archaeological Museum nearby will make you aware about the historical significances. However, the main attraction is the annual festival at the temples during the months of January to April that reasons the most favorable time for visiting Badami Cave Temples during these months.
Belgaum Airport, and the Badmi Railway Station, being the nearest one to the cave temples facilitates the visit of the tourists from the diversified places. There on, you can buy bus tickets so as to reach the cave temples comfortably in a little time. Facilities are also available for online booking of bus tickets, through several options for online bus tickets. Comfy hotels, lodges, and other many options for a comfortable stay in the vicinity of the temples allow the tourists to enjoy the visit within their budget.
So, if you are looking for a sacred, picturesque, historical destination then Badami Cave Temples can be the best option.
One of the very notable examples of the rock cut architecture of India, in-fact of the Badami Chalukya Architecture, is this historical temple on the hill's cliff carved of the sandstone. Displaying an array of religious sects developed in India these temples are dotted along the banks of a reservoir. Two of these temples are dedicated to Lord Vishnu, one to Lord Shiva, and the last one is Jain temple. While the first three temples are of Vedic faith, the fourth one is the sole Jain temple all over Badami.
Splendid are few of the Hindu Pantheon's carvings here. Among those are Narshimha or Lord Vishnu's half man and half lion avatar, Hari Hara or the composite God, who is worshipped as half Lord Vishnu and half Lord Shiva, and Lord Vishnu Narayana sitting on the Shesh Nag. Wonderful bracket figures that are on the piers and some paintings that are on the ceiling, altogether reminds one of the great architectural history of India.
Dating back to 600 and 700 AD these cave temples are remarkable architectures with a great number of exquisite sculptures and carvings. Of the many masterpieces here is the well known 18-armed Nataraja or Lord Shiva that strikes 18 different poses, when observed closely. All around you can have a look at different historical aspects that represents a blend of Nagara Style and the exclusive Dravidian Style of South India. Each cave temple has its own open verandah, a hall, sanctum and pillars.
While you are here, you must also schedule some time for few of the attractions nearby. Naganath temple and Aihole will let you another halt for the holy Darshana of the Gods. Taking a dip in the Tranquil Lake will make you realize why people say it has healing properties.
Visiting Badami Fort and an Archaeological Museum nearby will make you aware about the historical significances. However, the main attraction is the annual festival at the temples during the months of January to April that reasons the most favorable time for visiting Badami Cave Temples during these months.
Belgaum Airport, and the Badmi Railway Station, being the nearest one to the cave temples facilitates the visit of the tourists from the diversified places. There on, you can buy bus tickets so as to reach the cave temples comfortably in a little time. Facilities are also available for online booking of bus tickets, through several options for online bus tickets. Comfy hotels, lodges, and other many options for a comfortable stay in the vicinity of the temples allow the tourists to enjoy the visit within their budget.
So, if you are looking for a sacred, picturesque, historical destination then Badami Cave Temples can be the best option.
