16) Badami and the cradle of Hindu Temple architecture in Aihole and Pattadakal

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March 13th 2005

Published: March 13th 2005

We had some problems finding out how to get to our next destination, in Hampi they just tried to sell us a taxi ride at a high price. We took the local bus to Hospet, trying to catch a train at 9:00 am that we had read about somewhere. Still, the idea of a taxi and a chauffeur quite intrigued us, we had some time left, so Stephan went to look for the taxi stand, which is usually close to the bus s... Read Full Entry

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View from cave

The artificial lake's muddy green water is supposed to cure illnesses

Cave entrance

Doesn't the rock display an astonishing range of colours?

Dancing god with multiple arms

Siva as Nataraja with 18 arms seen in 81 dancing poses. Good luck if you want to identify them all

Tenderness

Obviously they have no hearts of stone...

Have a break

After such an intensive sigth seeing everyone deserves a break

Siesta

The siesta is just the best you can do to avoid the early afternoon heat

Jain cave entrance

Once you manage to reach cave 4 you will be suprised by the only Jain cave temple in Badami

Jain statue

The speciality of the Jains is to depict their deity completely naked

25th March 2005

Teman
Teman

Badami
Excellent narration of your trip - light hearted and full of interesting historical facts. I missed Badami and Humpi this time. Next time I go to Goa, I will make sure to visit. I wish I could do one year tour. Enjoy. regards, ken

30th September 2005

bushra jung
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great work by u ken
hi, this is an archecture student(2nd yr.), i just love the temple photograhps clicked by you, this is so great work, keep it up sir, hope to see your work again

16th October 2005

Carlotta
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Wow
you have certainly seen the world at it's best. it must have been a truly wonderful experience.

16th March 2007

swathi
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really nice
thanx, you have shown me a way to model an old historical temple in 3d. I really love this place. you have done great job.

9th February 2009

kumar
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comment from www.southindiainfo.com
The article and photos are Very nice...keep it up.....

22nd June 2012

vivek
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Temple Architecture
Your sites is very nice.And most important temple information gather in your sites.

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