Our guide claimed that the name Badami comes from the almond-colored hues of the red sandstone hills that surround the town.
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Aihole Pattadakal Badami
The temples & caves built by the Chalukyan Empire between the 5th & 8th centuries are fine example of Indian Temple Architecture.
Royal, gorgeous Hampi!
A little south of the Zenana Enclosure is the fabulous Hazara Rama Temple, dedicated to, obviously, Rama an avatar of Lord Vishnu.
Sacred, spectacular Hampi!
After exiting the temple, we decided to head back up the Hemakuta Hill as we hadn’t really explored any of the temple shrines atop it.
Royal Center Hampi
Zenana Enclosure is a fortified quadrangle housing several monuments. Although Zenana means ‘Harem’, there is no historical evidence to justify the name.
Vittala Temple Complex
One of the key attractions within this complex is the Stone Chariot or Ratha Temple. This monolithic Garuda temple resembles the temple chariots.
Virupaksha Temple
Virupaksha Temple, also known as Pampapati Temple, is the heart of the Hampi Bazaar. As the old Hampi saying goes ‘All roads lead to Virupaksha Temple’.
Achyutaraya Temple Complex
Achyutaraya Temple Complex is located between the Gandhamadana and Matanga hills, was built in 1534 by Achutarya’s brother-in-law, Hiriya Tirumalaraya.
Hemakuta Hill
The Hemakuta Hill lies south of the Virupaksha temple. The best way to access the hills is from Sasivekalu Ganesha – not the shortest, but definitely the cleanest!
