Badami, formerly known as Vātāpi (Sanskrit: from āpi, ‘friend, ally’; ‘having the wind (vāta) as an ally’; Kannada script: ವಾತಾಪಿ), is a town and headquarters of a taluk by the same name, in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka, India. It was the regal capital of …

The Badami cave temples represent some of the earliest known examples of Hindu temples in the Deccan region. They along with the temples in Aihole transformed the Mallaprabha River valley into a cradle of temple architecture that influenced the components of later Hindu temples elsewhere in India.

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2023年8月24日 · The triplet of Badami, Pattadakal and Aihole lie at the center of the heritage tour of Karnataka. Located in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka and lying in the valley of the Malaprabha river, this trio of towns hold great historical …

2017年6月13日 · Badami is an ancient town situated in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka. Badami was the Chalukya Dynasty’s capital, which ruled most of peninsular India. Situated at an average elevation of 1922 ft above sea level at the mouth of a ravine, Badami is tucked in between two rugged sandstone outcrops.

Badami, town, northern Karnataka state, southwestern India. It is situated in an upland region just west of the Malprabha River. The town was known as Vatapi in ancient times and was the first capital of the Chalukya kings.

2024年9月2日 · Nestled in the heart of Karnataka, Badami is a hidden gem that is still yet to be explored. Originally known as Vatapi, was the capital of the Chalukyas from 540 to 757 AD. The town is famed for its rock-cut temples which stand as a brilliant example of the architectural brilliance of the Chalukya dynasty.

Badami (Kannada: ಬದಾಮಿ), formerly Vatapi, is a city in the Bagalkot district of Northern Karnataka, in Southern India. It is a historical place. Badami was the capital of the Early Chalukyas, who ruled much of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh between the 6th and 8th centuries.

2025年3月27日 · The Badami cave temples are located in the town of Badami in the north-central part of Karnataka, India. The temples are about 88 miles (142 km) east of Belgavi (IATA Code: IXT), and 87 miles (140 km) northwest of Hampi.

Famous for its rock-cut cave temples dedicated to Hinduism and Jainism, Badami was the capital of the Chalukya dynasty. The caves are noted for their intricate carvings and beautiful frescoes. Nearby, the Badami fort offers insights into acient fortification techniques.