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| Pattadakal |
If you wish to relive the time in which land of India got wealthy with some beautiful architectural marvels that were constructed during the Chalukya dynasty (Indian royal dynasty, ruled big areas of southern and central India between the 6th and the 12th centuries), then head to Pattadkal, a small town, famous for its ancient temples. Pattadkal is located in Karnataka, was once the second largest city of the Chalukyas. It was a place for Chalukyas Coronation.
The temples in Pattadkal, a World Heritage Site, are constructed in Rekha, Nagara, Prasada and the Dravida Vimana styles. The oldest temple is Sangamesvara, constructed by Vijayaditya Satyasraya (AD 697-733). The other famous temples are the Kadasiddhesvara, Jambulingeswara both belonged to 7th century A.D. while Galaganatha temple is a century later in the style of Rekha, Nagara, and Prasada. The Kasivisvesvara temple was the last to construct early Chalukyan style. The Mallikarjuna temple by Rani Trilokyamahadevi was built basically to cherish the victory over the Pallavas by Vikramaditya II. She also supported the construction of Virupaksha temple inspired by the architecture of the Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram.
However, the last temple built at Pattadakal was during the reign of Rashtrakuta ruler Krishna II (9th century A.D.). The temple is locally renowned as Jaina Narayana.
General Information
Visiting Hours: Open from sunrise to sunset
Entry Fee: INR 10 for citizens of India and visitors of SAARC and BIMSTEC Countries (Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Myanmar), INR 250 (Others) and children up to 15 years can enter without any fee.
