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About Badami Badami is s the capital of Early Chalukyas and beautifully located at the broad mouth of ravine among two rocky hills. Historically, it is notable world wide for four cave temples; all are well carved of sand stone at the cliff of hill. While you enter insides the first cave temple of Badami, you find a shiva’s door keeper, he is Nataraja with his eighteen-armed and impressive 81 dance poses.
Badami comprises of various ancient temples of Karnataka; third cave temple is one of them, devoted to the famous Hindu’s god Vishnu. All the cave temples are dedicated to Hindu’s famous lords Vishnu and Shiva. Also these are the Bhutanatha temples, got their name from the lake under the cave temples.
Enter the first cave temple - past Shiva's door keepers - and there he is! The eighteen-armed Nataraja striking 81 dance poses!
The largest and most ornamental is the third cave temple dedicated to Vishnu. Overlooking the cave temples is a reservoir dotted with temples dedicated to Vishnu and Shiva. Also a must are the Bhutanatha temples that lend their name to the lake beneath the cave temples.
| Accessibility: | Rail The nearest rail route is Hubli- Sholapur.
Road Badami is well linked by the roads of Hubli and Bijapur.
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| Accommodation: | Badami offers you one of the best places to stay with their beautiful locations; get a long list of luxurious hotels providing numerous , there you can stay and enjoy the whole trip to Badami.
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Agastya-Tirtha Lake
Agastya-Tirtha Lake is situated beneath the cave temples at Badami. Agastya-Tirtha Lake is said to be almost 5th century old and has high religious values. It is said that water of the lake can heal anyone anytime. Bhoothnatha Temples located in the east sides of the Agastya-Tirtha Lake add to the beauty of the place.
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Badami Fort
Badami is one of the most beautiful places in country and that is why people from all round the globe come here
! Badami Fort is really a treat to visit especially its caves and uniquely architected steps. In the interiors of fort, you will get to see marvelous piece of sculpting and architecture. Hall inside that is assumed to be private place of rulers living here, some also say that here treasures were kept. Main attraction that will grab your eyeballs at the fort is Tipu’s cannon. On the hill, there is a beautiful temple on the northern sides. . TOP
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Bhoothanatha and Malegitti Temples
Bhoothnatha Temples have all the Hindu gods and goddesses like Shiva with 18 arms, Mahishamardini, Durga, Ganesh Narsinha and many others. Temples’ way to hall is embroidered with finest artistries and designs. Especially Malegitti Visalia temple built around 7th century is one of the main tourist attractions at Badami. . TOP
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Cave Temples
The cave temples are one of the famous tourist destinations for all the tourists who are visiting Badami. The temple is located on the top of 200 steps and comprises of 4 old rock-cut caves, which are replete with bracket figures and carved pillars. Out of the 4 temples, one is Jain cave, while the other 3 are the Brahmanical temples. The 3rd cave temple is dedicated to the Lord Vishnu and is well known for its beautiful sculptural elegance and its sheer size. . TOP
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