Pattadakal temple

Pattadakal temple History, Timings, Route Info

Pattadakal temple History

This temple is located on the banks of the River Mala Prabha which flows on the Eastern side. Temple is 24 km from Badami and can be reached from Badami by Road.

Pattadakal Temple List

Virupaksha Temple

From the inscriptions, it is known that this temple was built during the 7th and 8th Century AD. This temple was built by the Queen Lokamahadevi to commemorate the success of her husband, Vikramaditya II over the Kanchi rulers, Pallavas.

Mallikarjuna Temple

This temple was built by the Queen Trilokya Mahadevi, Second wife of  Vikramaditya II during 7th and 8th Century AD. This temple was built to mark Chalukyas victory over Pallavas.

Papanatha Temple

This temple was built during the 7th and 8th  century AD. Temple was built in Nagara style which later modified to Dravidian style. Scenes from Ramayana and Mahabharata were carved on the walls of the temple.

Jambulinga Temple

This temple was built in Nagara style. Temple design reflects Hucchimalli Guddi Temple at Aihole

Kashi Visweshwara Temple

Galaganath Temple

From the inscription, it is known that this temple was built at the beginning of 8th Century AD. This temple was built in the lines of Viswa Brahma Temple at Alampur. Temple architecture reflects Nagara Style.

Sangamesawara Temple

From the inscriptions, It is known that this temple was built during 696 – 733 AD by the Chalukya King Vijayaditya. Temple architecture reflects the Dravidian construction style.

Kada Siddheswara Temple

Temple Timings: Sunrise to Sunset

Pattadakal temple Entry fees

Entry forTicket Costdetails
AdultRs.30Indian
Adult (SAARC Countries and
BIMSTEC Countries
Rs.30SAARC Countries
( Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan,
Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives
and Afghanistan).

 

 

BIMSTEC Countries


(Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan,


Sri Lanka, Thailand and


Myanmar)

AdultRs.500Foreigner
Children (under 15 years)FreeAll

 

How to reach Pattadakal temple?

By Air

  1. The nearest airport is at Goa which is 295 km away.

By Train

  1. The nearest railway station is at Badami which is 24 km away

By Road

  1. The direct bus is available from Badami to Pattadakal.

Pattadakal temple Images

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