Aihole

Tourists can visit Aihole in Bagalkot, Karnataka, which has over 125 beautiful Chalukyan shrines and monuments. The Mala Prabha River flows through beautiful sandstone hills that circle the site. Aihole is also on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites.

It was the capital of the Chalukya Dynasty and had more than 100 Hindu and Jain buildings from the sixth century to the twelfth. Today, the town is well-known for building temples and doing detailed stonework. The Aihole city is one of the best places to visit in Aihole.

In Hindu legend, Aihole was an essential character, first called Ayyavole or Aryapura. The town is home to Hindu and Jain Temples, a Buddhist monument carved out of rock, and a temple dedicated to Lord Buddha. Pattadakal and Badami are two nearby towns that make up a large loop that lets you see the beauty and grandeur of Chalukyan architecture.

History

The town of Aihole is named after Lord Parashurama's blood-stained hands. It was named after a woman who shouted 'Ayyo Hole!' in Kannada, referring to the horrifying sight of blood turning the river water red.

It is a town in Ramayana famous for its axe-shaped rock with foot imprints, believed to belong to Parashurama. The Chalukya ruled from the 6th to the 12th century, fortifying the town. In the 13th century, the Shiva Temple became famous as the Lad Khan Temple.

What is Aihole famous for?

It has historical value and is also the birthplace of the Hindu rock building. Today, tourists can see only faint signs of a fort from the sixth century. Near the Meguti hills in the city, Morera Angadigalu has a lot of old sites that have been found. Aihole is worth visiting during the Aihole tour package.

How many temples are there in Aihole?

The city is a primary archaeological site. Over 120 stone and cave temples are spread along the Malaprabha river valley in Bagalakote district. It is in a small town with the same name, farmlands, and sandstone hills.

What is the new name of Aihole?

It was famous as Ayyavole and Aryapura. Chalukya kings made this city their center and built 125 temples there, now famous as Aihole.

The best time to visit

The months of October through March are ideal for a visit to Aihole. It gets up to 35 degrees Celsius in the summer, which is very hot. A lot of rain falls in July, August, and September, which could make it hard to enjoy hiking in the area.