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huge images of Trivikrama and Bhuvaraha for a hike up the hilltop to the Shivalayas Karnataka, India 1 Badami Cave Temples carved on its walls, ceilings and pillars, and and the 16th century fort. the latter and the largest cave contains The Archaeological Museum houses some stupendous figures of Narasimha, Harihara, fine sculpture. Look out for the perfectly 5 Badami Fort Paravasudeva and Bhuvaraha. The fourth preserved panels of Krishna Leela, cave is a Jain Temple, the only one in Tripurantaka Shiva and sculpted panels of Badami. All the caves are replete with scenes from the Ramayana, Mahabharata inscriptions in old Kannada script and and Gita. adorned with wall murals, reliefs and sculptures. There is a fifth cave as well, that was used as a Buddhist shrine. One has to crawl down on all fours to enter this cave. The masterpiece is the Lajja Gauri, a 2 The Archaeological Museum fertility symbol, seated in the birthgiving Badami, Karnataka, India 587201 position with a lotus for her face. Carved out of the smooth, tender red 3 Open Air Museum Badami, Karnataka, India sandstone indigenous to Badami, an antiquated town of northern Karnataka, Both the Badami Fort and the two Shivalaya Badami Cave Temples seem to have been Badami, Karnataka, India Complexes are a hill hike away. Built by the sung into existence such is their sublime King Pulakesi II, the upper Shivalaya is beauty. Past rocky hills leading up to a 4 Lake Agatsya dedicated to lord Shiva while the lower one ravine with a stream flowing through, a to Ganesha. scene worthy of the movie Sholay, Badami’s cave temples are a set of 4 individual caves sculpted into existence by the Chalukyas, Where To Karnataka’s monarch for two centuries back in 600-700 CE. A poetic blend of north Indian Eat Nagara and south Dravidian architectural 4 Places style, each cave’s rocky interiors have been http://www.ixigo.com/foods-in-of-badami-lp-1069135 carved into a sanctum sanctorum, pillars, verandah and mandapa. The first cave is 1 Golden Caves Cuisine dedicated to Lord Shiva containing a 5 feet idol immortalized in the tandava pose with 18 arms reposed in the divine dance. Images Badami, Karnataka, India of other gods can be seen on the ceiling. The A stroll by the serene Lake Agatsya will ease second and third caves are dedicated to Archaeological Museum, Badami, your tiredness. Refresh yourself and head Lord Vishnu, with the former containing Badami Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/badami page 3
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Rs. 200 The Golden Caves Cuisine is a small cafe serving lavish Continental cuisine. Perfect for a quick bite or a quiet meal. The staff is polite and the ambiance surreal.
2 Geeta Darshini
Station Road Near bus stand, Badami, India Rs. 75 Geeta Darshini serves an assortment of South Indian snacks. To go along with the perfectly made idlis is the delectable sambar and coconut chutney. A must try for South Indian food lovers.
3 Dipti Hotel
4 Banashree
Station Road, In front of Rajsangam International Hotel, Badami, India Rs. 65 Banashree is known for its thalis at very reasonable prices. The thali is delicious and wholesome. Good food and comfortable seating arrangements. Its suggested to make a visit. Badami Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/badami page 4
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See A: Badami Cave Temples B: The Archaeological Museum C: Open Air Museum D: Lake Agatsya E: Badami Fort Accommodation F: Iroomz Anand Deluxe Badami G: Hotel Rajsangam International H: Iroomz Royal Deluxe I: Iroomz Anand Deluxe Badami J: Hotel Rajsangam International K: Iroomz Royal Deluxe L: Iroomz Anand Deluxe Badami M: Hotel Rajsangam International N: Iroomz Royal Deluxe Food O: Golden Caves Cuisine P: Geeta Darshini Q: Dipti Hotel R: Banashree