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KASI VISHWANATHA TEMPLE - The main deity of this temple is Kasivishwanatha, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva facing in East direction.
MALLIKARJUNA TEMPLE - The main deity of this temple is Mallikarjuna, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva facing in East direction.
Interesting Facts
- Badami is historically known for its famous rock cut cave temples.
- There are ten temples on the banks of river Malaprabha out of which nine are dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37°C during the day and 21°C during night)Lowest - October to February (27°C during day and 18°C during night)Monsoon season - August to September
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
- Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Badami Bus station |
22 KM | 080-49596666 |
 bagalkot junction railway station |
57 KM | 139 |
 Hubli Airport |
126 KM | 91-836-2237921 |
Architecture
KASI VISHWANATHA TEMPLE - The temple is facing East direction and built in Nagara style of architecture. The temple has only sanctum and antarala left and the remaining parts are collapsed. The doorway of the sanctum has a carving of Garuda holding snakes. This temple is famous for the several female figurines engraved on the walls.
MALLIKARJUNA TEMPLE - A large pillared hall is following by sanctum. There is a small Nandi in front of the temple entrance. The shrines, lateral to the antarala, are sadly missing the images of their respective deities. Prakara (walls) too is largely destroyed. Tales from the puranas (religious texts) and epics carved inside the temple include sculptures of Mahisasurmardini, Samudra manthan, Narasimha fighting Hiranyakashipu, the slaying of Mareecha etc. The niches on temple walls are also gracefully decorated. The temple is Built in Dravidian style of architecture. The temple has three Mukha mandapas on three sides with a partially collapsed stone Nandi mandapa in front of the temple. The temple is constructed with Sand-stone, Black stone Shivalinga.
History
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 06:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 05:30 PM - 09:00 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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Heritage Monuments
GROUP OF MONUMENTS AT PATTADAKAL
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It is Famous for its Chalukya style of architecture
Caves
RAVANA PHADI CAVE
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This stone cut is of 6th century engineering of the Chalukya line
Dam
LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI SAGAR DAM ALMATTI DAM
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This is a hydroelectric project on the Krishna River
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