Bagalkot Badami Cave Temple -Guide
The Badami Cave Temple is located in the Bagalkot district in the Indian state of Karnataka and are dedicated to Lord Vishnu. There are four caves located here, out of which three are related to Hinduism and one is from Jainism. Badami is situated on the banks of Agatsya Lake, which is situated in an attractive valley of red stones. Badami Tourism Known as a epitome of Dravidian architecture, it was known in ancient times as the capital of the Chalukya dynasty.
History of this Temple
The history of the Bagalkot Badami Cave Temple dates back to the 6th to 8th centuries. The Badami caves were built by the rulers of the Pallava dynasty. The architecture of the Chalukyas is seen in the Badami cave structure which is very beautiful and reminds one of those during the 6th century. Many beautiful temples and caves have been built here by the Chalukya dynasty. Built out of sandstone hills, the Badami Cave Temples boast of rock-cut architecture. Badami has four cave temples, three of which belong to Hinduism and one to Jainism. One has to climb about 2000 steps to reach the caves.
Initially, Badami was the capital of the Chalukya dynasty. Another cave has been discovered here in the year 2015. The Banashankari Temple Festival is organized near Badami during the month of January-February. The Virupaksha Temple Car Festival at Pattadakal in the month of March is a sight to see.
Bagalkot Badami Cave Temple opens at 9:00 AM in the morning and close at 5:30 PM in the evening.
| Saturday | 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM, Aarti: 09:30 AM & 05:00 PM |
| Sunday | 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM, Aarti: 09:30 AM & 05:00 PM |
| Monday | 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM, Aarti: 09:30 AM & 05:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM, Aarti: 09:30 AM & 05:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM, Aarti: 09:30 AM & 05:00 PM |
| Thursday | 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM, Aarti: 09:30 AM & 05:00 PM |
| Friday | 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM, Aarti: 09:30 AM & 05:00 PM |
Badami Fort
This Fort is built in the 543 AD by chalukya kings. This fort is few kms away from this temple.
Agastya Lake
This lake is located just few metres away from this temple.
Aihole Badami
This place is located at few kms away from this temple. This is also famous place to visit.
Bhoothnath Temple
This temple is dedicated to lord Shiva. This Shiva temple is located few kms away from this temple.
Banashankari Temple
This temple is dedicated to amman. This amman temple is located at a few kms away from this temple.
How to reach Bagalkot Badami Cave Temple
By Air- The nearest airport from Bagalkot Badami Cave Temple is Belgam airport which is at a distance of 190 km away from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi
By Train-The nearest railway station from Bagalkot Badami Cave Temple is Badami railway station which is at a distance of about few kms from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.
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