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Badami-Aihole-Pattadakal in the state of Karnataka in South India is a marvelous heritage of cave temples, outstanding Chalukyan temples, and great sculptures. I chanced upon these pictures from our album which are nothing but the finest form of art and embodiment of the finest form of sculpture in Badami. Take a look at he panoramic view of Bhoothanatha temple from the top of the hill. The setting is just beautiful!
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Trivikrama statute |
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This is the show stopper - 18 handed Nataraja |
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Panoramic view of Bhoothanatha temple from the top of the hill |
Related posts on this blog
Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal - A Chalukyan heritage
Glossary
a) Trivikrama - One of the ten Avatars of Lord Vishnu
Wiki on Trivikrama
b) Nataraja - Lord Shiva in dancing form
Wiki on Nataraja