Badami is picturesquely nestled at the mouth of a ravine between two rocky hills. Badami Cave Temples: 23 km from Pattadakal is Badami that occupies an important place in the heritage history of Karnataka.There is a sculpture gallery maintained by Archeological Survey of India within the Pattadakal temple complex. Pattadakal has temple architecture from Dravidian, Aryan and a mixture of both styles in its temple complex probably making it the only one of its kind in India. It was even used as the ceremonial centre where kings were crowned and commemorated. The world-famous geographer Ptolemy (150 AD) has documented the town as “Perti gal”.
It has a cluster of 10 major temples, which showcase some striking architectural features. The temples bear testimony to the richness and timeless splendour of the Chalukyan architecture. Pattadakallu: Located on the banks of the Malaprabha River, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a testament to the richness of Chalukyan architecture during the 7th and 8th centuries and is renowned for its intricately chiselled temples.
