Pattadakal , Karnataka
About Pattadakal
Pattadakal offers a peek into the architectural marvel of Chalukya dynasty temples. Pattadakal is most prominent tourist spot in Bagalkot District of Karnataka State. This city has a series of Hindu temples all dedicated to Lord Shiva and a Jain temple. Inspite of located in Southern India, the monuments and temples found in and around Pattadakal are of both Dravidian Style and Nagara (Northern and Aryan) architecture style. Chalukya Style of architecture (mix of Dravidian and Nagara) can also be seen in Pattadakal. Situated on eastern banks of River Malaprabha, Pattadakal is renowned for historic temples and was declared by UNESCO as “World Heritage Site” in around 1987.
Pattadakal was the capital city of great Chalukya Dynasty. Most the temples here were established by Chalukya Empire in 7th and 8th century. In spite of being a small village, Pattadakal is a noted center for Chalukyan style of art and inscriptions. As per ancient inscriptions like Hammira Kavya and Singirajapurana Pattadakal was termed as Pattada Kisuvolal (Red Town), Pattashilapura and Hammirapura. Apart from Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas and Sindhas of Yelburgi also ruled Pattadakal. All temples including nine Shiva temples and a Jain Temple are located on the northern course of River Malaprabha. Since most of the temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva, Pattadakal might be a Shaiva Center in ancient times.
There are not any notable hotels to stay in Pattadakal. However, there are lots in Badami like KSTDC Hotel, The Heritage Resort, Hotel Badami Court, Rajasangam International Hotel etc offers pleasant stays for tourists who wants to visit Pattadakal.
There are many restaurants in Badami which provide delicious food.
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Sangameshwara Temple, Karnataka
0.3 km from Pattadakal - See map
Sanghameshwara or Vijayewara (as formerly known) temple would have been established in the time period of 696 -733 when Pattadakal was under the...
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Kasi Viswanatha Temple, Pattadakal, Karnataka
0.3 km from Pattadakal - See map
Located to the north of Mallikarjuna temple, stands the Kasi Viswanatha Temple. This temple has the only remnants of sanctum and passage. The...
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Papanatha Temple, Karnataka
0.3 km from Pattadakal - See map
Papanatha Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated to the south of Virupaksha temple in Pattadakal. Papanatha temple is believed to be...
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Virupaksha Temple, Karnataka
0.4 km from Pattadakal - See map
One of the prominent temples of Pattadakal, Virupaksha Temple was built by Queen Trilokyamahadevi, the consort of King Vikramaditya II, to...
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Mallikarjuna Temple, Karnataka
0.4 km from Pattadakal - See map
Rani Trilokyamahadevi, second wife of King Vikramaditya II, built Mallikarjuna Temple towards north side of Virupaksha Temple in 7th century in...
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Galganatha Temple, Karnataka
0.4 km from Pattadakal - See map
Lying to the north of Virupaksha Temple, Galganatha Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple seems to be established in early 8th century....
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Museum of Plains and Sculptures, Karnataka
0.6 km from Pattadakal - See map
If you have a passion for ancient inscriptions and sculptures, then you must pay a visit to the Museum of Plains and Sculptures in Pattadakal. The...
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Jain Narayana Temple, Pattadakal, Karnataka
1.4 km from Pattadakal - See map
Jain Temple near Pattadakal was constructed in Dravidian Style of architecture. The temple is situated in the route of Pattadakal-Badami. As per...
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Kadasiddhesvara and Jambulingeswara Temples, Karnataka
2.8 km from Pattadakal - See map
Belonging to 7th century Kadasiddhesvara and Jambulingeswara temples are twin temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. In Kadasiddhesvara Temple Lord...
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Lad Khan Temple, Karnataka
13.9 km from Pattadakal - See map
Lad Khan Temple is believed to be one of the oldest temples in India. It is situated in Ailhole and was built by a prince named Lad Khan in 5th...
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Malegitti Shivalaya, Karnataka
22 km from Pattadakal - See map
Malegitti Shivalaya is the primeval shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. The beautiful stone temple was built during the 7th century and is influenced...
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Badami Fort, Karnataka
22 km from Pattadakal - See map
The Badami fort now mostly deserted was once ruled by Chalukyas in the ancient times. The fort is in the Bagalkot district of North...
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