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General Information Of Badami |
- Area 3.32 sq. km
- Population 19,982 (1991)
- Altitude 177 m above the sea level
- Languages Kannada and English
- Best time to visit October to February
- STD code 08357
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Introduction to city Badami - In Karnatka |
Capital of the ancient South Indian Kingdom of the Chalukyas, Badami is
situated in North Karnataka near a beautiful red sandstone ridge. Formerly
known as Vatapi, the city was founded in AD 543 by Pulkeshin I, the great lion
king. It remained their capital till AD 757 and it was in this period that
Badami, along with Aihole and Pattadakal, became a centre of rock-cut temples.
The architectural splendours of Badami later influenced many new architectural
and sculpting traditions.
The Chalukyan Empire was overthrown by the Rashtrakutas in the 8th century and
in the next few hundred years the region saw anarchy, chaos, and destruction.
The place lost its importance and with it any new addition.
Badami has a pleasant climate with cool and dry winter from November through
February. Most of the rainfall occurs during June and July, the months of
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Sightseeing : Places to visit in destination - Badami |
Badami, more than anything else, is known for its rock-cut cave temples.
Numbering five, these temples are over thirteen hundred years old. They have
been carved out of the red sandstone hills surrounding Badami. Two temples
are dedicated to Vishnu, while one is dedicated to Shiva, and other two are
related to Jainism and Buddhism. Apart from rock-cut temples, the town also
has some other temples and a beautiful tank. Lord Shiva is worshipped as the
God of Souls in the Bhootnath Temple. The Agastyatirtha Tank is a
beautiful water body considered as holy by the pilgrims. The
Archaeological Museum has a good collection of objects from Badami as
well as Aihole and Pattadakal. Jambulinga Temple is one of the oldest
temples in Badami dedicated to the Trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh
(Shiva). Finally, the Badami Fort is a good place to view the entire Badami
ruins.
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Excursions : Places nearby city - Badami |
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Being a region steeped in history, the vicinity of Badami offers a plethora
of attractions to the touirists. Pattadakal was the second capital of the
mighty Chalukyans and a place that hosted important state functions of the
time. Aihole, situated some 46 km off Badami, was another
architectural centre of the Chalukyas. There are a number of Hindu temples
constructed in the 6th and 7th centuries. The Mahakuta Temple, situated
around 14 km from Badami, is a well-known place of worship. On the way to
Mahakuta from Badami, the Naganath Temple is about 10 km east of Badami.
The Banashankari Temple, situated some 50 km off Badami, is dedicated
to Banashankari, a form of Goddess Parvati.
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