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Carved out of the single rock in the 8th century, Huchappayyagudi Temple is a historical shrine in the village of Aihole. It is an amazing tourist site that was an active temple of Lord Shiva in the bygone era. It stands in the Chalukyan style of architecture and is an astounding example of the ancient royal architecture. It is visited on a huge scale.
Why Is It Famous?
Huchappayyagudi Temple is an eighth-century edifice that was built during the rule of the Chalukya clan. This entire temple structure was carved out of the single rock by the skilled craftsmen of that time. It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and here he was worshiped in the form of Nataraja.
Nataraja is a form of Lord Shiva in which he suppresses the demon named Apasmara that is immortal and symbolizes ignorance. The interiors also depict the other forms of Lord Shiva that are lesser known to the world.
Best Time To Visit:-
Huchappayyagudi Temple attracts numerous visitors on a huge scale. It can be visited during any season of the year excluding summers.
Watch Out!
There are many other temples around this shrine. They were also built before/after the construction of Huchappayyagudi Temple.
Reaching There:-
Badami is the nearest city to Aihole and has a wider connectivity to the roads, railheads, and airport. Thus, it serves as the apt place for reaching Aihole from any part of Karnataka.
Nearest Railway Station:- Badami Railway Station
Nearest Airport:- Hubli Airport
