Mahakuta group of temples
Bagalkot district, Karnataka
The Mahakuta group of temples is located in Mahakuta, a village in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka state, India. It is an important place of worship for Hindus and the location of a well-known Shaiva monastery. The temples are dated to the 6th or 7th century CE and were constructed by the early kings of the Chalukya dynasty of Badami. The dating of the temples is based on the style of architecture which is similar to that of the temples in nearby Aihole and the information in two notable inscriptions in the complex: the Mahakuta Pillar inscription dated between 595–602 CE ; and an inscription of Vinapoti, a concubine of king Vijayaditya, dated between 696–733 CE and written in the Kannada language and script.
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Where it is
Bagalkot district, Karnataka. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Badami railway station (BDM), about 11 km by road.
- By air: Hubballi Airport (HBX), about 118 km by road.
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