Temples of North Karnataka

The Badami Chalukyas were the builders of rock cut caves and ancient temple complexes.

[citation needed] The Vijayanagar Empire marked a period of temple building activity in Karnataka with mandapas (pillared halls) and lofty entrance towers.

The Vijayanagar Empire was destroyed by the Deccan Sultanates in the 16th century and the ruins are at Hampi.

The Mallikarjuna temple with a star shaped plan goes back to the 11th century.

Badami is famous for its cave temples all hewn out of sandstone on the cliff of a hill.

The region is adorned with pristine blue lake, famous ancient temple shrines, museum and above all Hindu and Jain caves, carved out of sandstone.

Agastya teertha reservoir thronged with temples dedicated to Vishnu and Shiva.

The Durga temple is known for its apsidal plan, exquisite carvings and its pillared corridors.

This majestic temple is known for its splendid architecture that dates back to Vijayanagar period.

The richly carved pillars, beautiful inner hall, and the shikhara are its highlights.

The Markandeshwara is the oldest temple with exquisitely carved, polished pillars.

Due to its exquisite location the temple is not only visited by devotees but also by the travel enthusiast who make their day on the bank of the river.