Places of Interest in
Karnataka
Bagalkot Travel Guide
Bagalkot, earlier, a part of Bijapur district, was craved out as a separate
district in 1997. This area is home to some of the finest examples of temple
architecture in the world.
Pattadakal, with its complex of magnificent
temples, has been listed by UNESCO as a
World Heritage Site.
Bagalkot, the district headquarters is a commercial town and major hub of the
area.
Aihole was the capital
of the Chalukayan kings, between the 4th and 6th century A.D., when they began
experimenting with the idea of constructing temples with stone blocks.
You therefore see Hindu temple architecture in its embryonic stage, from simple
shrines, like those in the Konthigudi group and the Lad Khan temple to the more
complex edifices, such as the Meguthi temple.
Aihole has over 125 temples,
all intricately carved and rich in detail. The oldest temple here, is perhaps
the Lad Khan dating back to the 5th Century A.D.
The Durga temple has a semicircular apse, and a sanctum, circled by a richly
carved colonnaded passageway.
The Hutchamalli temple, the Ravalphadi Cave temple, the Konthi temple complex,
the Jain Meghuthi temple and the two storied Buddhist temple are the site worth
visiting.
