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Things to see and do in Karnataka.
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Mayura Chalukya

Mayura Chalukya

The hotel is located about a kilometer from the main bus stand and therefore, away from all the chaos. It is a large property, with several buildings clustered behind the main one.

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Badami Caves

Badami

Badami was the capital of the Early Chalukyas, who ruled most of present day Karnataka from the 6th to the 8th Centuries AD.

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Badami Caves

Badami Caves

Badami Caves, dating back to 600 and 700 AD, have been carved out of the sandstone hills next to Lake Agastya. All the caves have a similar architecture.

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Badami Temples

Badami Temples are two 7th century temples dedicated to Bhoothnatha, an avatar of Lord Shiva. They are located along the banks of Lake Agastya.

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Badami Fort

Badami Fort sits atop a hill overlooking the lake, cave temples, and Bhoothnath Temple Complex.

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Mahakuta

Mahakuta

Mahakuta temples date all the way back to the 7th century and were built by the early Chalukya Kings of Badami. It has a unique architectural combination of dravida and nagara styles.

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Aihole

Aihole

Aihole was the first capital of the early Chalukyas. Here the artisans experimented with both Nagara and Dravidian styles creating a total of 125 gorgeous temples.

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Aihole

Aihole Temples

Aihole was the first capital of the early Chalukyas. Here the artisans experimented with both Nagara and Dravidian styles creating a total of 125 gorgeous temples.

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