Aihole
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Aihole Stone Inscription of Pulakesin II 634-635 A.D.
Aihole in Karnataka state, India, is known as Cradle of Indian architecture. It was the first capital of Chalukyas where they built numerous temples dating back to the 6th century CE. Many inscriptions found at Aihole, but the inscription which found at Meguti Temple popularly known as Aihole inscription, which has the significance in the history… Continue reading
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Aihole – the beginning of temple architecture and so much more… part 1
Aihoḷe (16°1′08″N, 75°52′55″E) is a quaint little village having a historic temple complex in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka, India. It is located 510 km from Bengaluru city. It is primarily known for Chalukyan architecture, with about 125 stone temples dating from 5th century A.D., and is a popular tourist spot in north Karnataka. It lies to the… Continue reading