Aihole, Karnataka

Durga Temple, Aihole

 Aihoḷe is a temple complex in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka, India. It is a very popular tourist spot in north Karnataka. It lies to the east of Pattadakal, along the Malaprabha River, while Badami is to the west of both. Aihoḷe is 480 km from Bangalore by road. Aihoḷe is one of the most notable places in the history of art of Karnataka. It was a prominent city of the Chalukya Dynasty. Aihoḷe has been described as one of the cradles of temple architecture. Of late some brick structures of pre-Chalukyan times have also been excavated. It must have been a great ancient city, a commercial centre as well, with the federation of trade guilds having its headquarters here. 

Location Map

Important temples at Aihole:

1. Durga temple complex
2. Lad Khan Temple
3. Ambigera Gudi complex
4. Mallikarjuna temple complex
5. Chikki temple
6. Rachi temple
7. Eniyar temples complex
8. Hucchimalli temple complex
9. Ravanaphadi rock-cut temple
10. Buddhist temple, Meguti temple
11. Hucchappayya Math Complex
12. Kunti temples complex
13. Charantimath complex
14. Tryambakesvara group
15. Gauri temple
16. Jaina temples in the village
17. Rock-cut Jain Basadi
18. Ramlingesvara Temple Complex
19. Galaganatha Temple Complex

How to Reach:

By Air: Belgaum (189 km)
By Rail: Bagalkot (34 km)
By Road: 34 km from Bagalkot, the district headquarters, 11 km from Pattadackal and 46 km from Badami.