Badami: Is the centre of ancient Chalukyan

Badami is the centre of ancient Chalukyan glory with its temples dating back to the 6th Century. Cave 3 in Badami is dedicated to Lord Vishnu which is the largest cave temple in India. The lake beneath the cave temples is named after the Bhutanath temples in Badami . All the structures here are made from sandstone that provide a lovely contrast to the blue skies and the beautiful Agastya Lake that is adjacent to the caves. In 2015, another cave was discovered half a kilometres from the cave ... In Badami , you’ll find rugged sandstone hills, a lake right next to it, and a fort apart from a few temples. Meanwhile, Aihole is exclusively known for its Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain temples. Badami was the erstwhile capital of Chalukyas. Know more about Badami Caves, museums, sightseeing, and temples in Badami . Under the Badami Chalukyas, Badami emerged as one of the regional centres of art in the Malprabha valley – a cradle of Hindu and Jain temple architecture schools.