Agastya lake and Bhutanatha temples, Badami

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Guledgudda Khana Weavers

Guledgudda Khana Weavers

Home of the shimmering khana blouse fabric

Mahakuta Group of Temples

Mahakuta Group of Temples

Chalukya shrines around a living spring-fed tank

Ilkal Saree Weavers

Ilkal Saree Weavers

Where the famous red pallu is woven

Badami North Fort and Shivalayas

Badami North Fort and Shivalayas

Ancient temples crowning Badami's rocky citadel

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Where two rivers meet and Basavanna rests

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Aihole Temple Complex

Cradle of Indian temple architecture

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Badami Cave Temples

Badami Cave Temples

Gods carved into Vatapi's red sandstone cliffs

Bhutanatha Temple Group

Bhutanatha Temple Group

Sandstone shrines mirrored in Agastya's waters

Agastya Lake

Sacred waters of sage Agastya's legend

Pattadakal Group of Monuments

Pattadakal Group of Monuments

Where northern and southern temple styles meet

Banashankari Amma Temple

Banashankari Amma Temple

The forest goddess of the Chalukyas