Aihole of Karnataka is an archeological site known as the cradle of Indian temple architecture

Aihole of Karnataka is an ancient archeological site known as the"cradle of Indian temple architecture.Over 120 stone and cave temples built between 5th and 12th centuries by the early Chalukyas. Temples are located 23 kms from Badami,10 kms from Pattadakal.Referred as Ayyavole and Aryapura.The documented history Aihole os traceble to the rise of early Chalukya dynasty in6th century.It alongwith nearby Pattadakal and Badami became a major religious and cultural site for innovation in architectue and experimentation of ideas. #Durga temple complex #Ladkhan temple #Gaudargiduri #Ravana phadi cave #Ambigergudi temple complex #Mallikarjuna temple #Jain and Buddhist temples