Aihole Tours India
Aihole lies on the banks of the strong Malaprabha river/strong. Ravana Phadi's cave temple stands all by itself against the rocky hill from which it was sculpted. Invaders, conquistadors, and dynasties have come and gone all across Karnataka. They left their mark on the country, its people and its;strong folklore;/strong. This is more apparent nowhere than at Aihole in North Karnataka. Aihole is a beautiful part of India and a trip to this great center of Indian medieval art and architecture will make you aware of a great legacy. The Aihole is a medieval center located in Bagalkot, Karnataka, home to about 125 strong Chalukyan temples and ancient monuments;/strong;. It is also among the contenders for a strong UNESCO World Heritage Site/strong position. Surrounded by hills and villages of sandstone it stands on the banks of the ;strong Malaprabha River/strong. Excavations, the capital of the Chalukya Dynasty, formerly revealed that this site has over 100 Hindu and Jain temples dating back to the Chalukyar period. Today, Aihole is a popular hub for intricate stonework and temple architecture.
In Hindu mythology, Aihole, initially known as Ayyavole or Aryapura, played a significant role. In addition to the strong Hindu and Jain Temples/strong, Aihole houses a Buddhist rock-cut temple dedicated to Lord Buddha. Also, nearby and together are the towns of Pattadakkal and Badami; they form a large region for witnessing the wonder and grandeur of Chalukyan architecture. Among many others, there are the Durga Temple, Lad Khan Temple, Ravanaphadi Cave Temples, Huchimalli Temple, Meganagudi group,strong Gowda Temple/strong and the Huchappayyagudi Temple.
