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The Glory of Great #Chalukyas
(6 -12th CE.)
Immadi Pulikeshi (ಇಮ್ಮಡಿ ಪುಲಿಕೇಶಿ) of Badami (Vatapi) The most celebrated Chalukya Emperor in d history of #Karnataka for his military enterprises and patronage of arts & culture, who ruled large parts Bharata from Kaveri to Narmada
The Bhutanatha temple Caves carved in monolithic stone, situated in Agasthya Tirtha at Badami capital of #Chalukyas is d earliest temple structure.
'Badami - Aihole - Pattadakal' in the Malaprabha river valley, considered a cradle of architectural model for later Hindu temples.
Architectural feats of Aihole, #Badami temples at #Bagalkot
features the Cave style & Dravidan style combination.

This was d beginning of a glorious reign, Chalukyas Pulakeshi ll defeated everyone in d Deccan & rest of south. Pallavas, Gangas, Alupas, Latas, Gurjaras, Malawas &
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When the ruins are so beautiful, just Imagine.. how heavenly it must have been In that Era.! 7th century CE
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Pattadakal I Bagalkot I Karnataka I UNESCO World Heritage Site I Image
Pattadakal - Place of coronation

Represents the high point of an eclectic art under 7th century Chalukya dynasty!
An impressive series of nine Hindu temples, as well as a Jain sanctuary can witness here.

ಪಟ್ಟದ ಕಲ್ಲು I ಬಾಗಲಕೋಟೆ I ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ

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Pattadakal : The Abode of Chalukya Art l The site where Chalukyan rulers were crowned as Kings

Vikramaditya ll ವಿಕ್ರಮಾದಿತ್ಯ

Such attitude - In the stance & the facial expressions! even a painting could not depict so much detailing!

Virupaksha Temple, 8th CE.
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