Durga temple, Aihole
Bagalkot district, Karnataka
The Durga temple is an early 8th-century Hindu temple located in Aihole, Karnataka, India. Originally dedicated to Sūrya, it has the most embellished and largest relief panels in Aihole depicting artwork of Shaivism, Vaishnavism, Shaktism and Vedic deities. Apart from its fine carvings, it is notable for its apsidal plan – a rare example among early Chalukya architecture.
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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 29 km by road.
- By air: Hubballi Airport (HBX), about 141 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
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- Shri Jyotiba Temple, Wadi Ratnagiri – Jyotiba hill, Wadi Ratnagiri, Panhala taluka, Kolhapur district (about 252 km)
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