Badami Cave Temple

Badami Cave टेम्पले

Badami Caves are situated in the northern side of Karnataka. Badami was once the capital of Chalukyas. The place is famous for the magnificent rock cut cave temples. There are in all four cave temples of which two are dedicated to Lord Vishnu, one to Lord Shiva and the fourth one is a Jain temple. All the caves have exceptional carvings that make them a must visit. Cave 1 is the oldest carved temple built around year 578. The main features of the cave are the paintings of the ceiling. Image of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati is shown there. Lord Shiva is depicted as Nataraja with 18 arms. Lord Shiva is also shown in 81 dancing posses. Cave 2 and 3 are dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Both the caves have some of the most exquisite carvings of Lord Vishnu and his incarnations. Cave 2 has images of Lord Vishnu as Vamana and Varaha whereas cave 3 shows Lord Vishnu as Narasimha, Varaha, Harihara and Trivikrama. The precision of the carvings will surely leave you mesmerized. Cave 4 is a Jain temple with an image of Lord Mahavira in the sanctum. You will also find carvings of Padmavathi and tirthankaras.