UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE
Pattadakal is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for its exceptional architecture and historical significance.
CHALUKYAN ARCHITECTURE
CHALUKYAN ARCHITECTURE
Pattadakal's ruins exemplify Chalukyan architecture with intricate carvings, sculptures, and temple complexes.
SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE
SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE
The site was a major religious hub in the Chalukyan dynasty, with numerous temples dedicated to Hindu deities like Shiva and Vishnu.
GALAGANATHA TEMPLE
GALAGANATHA TEMPLE
This Lord Shiva temple is renowned for intricate stone carvings and mythological scenes.
PAPANATHA TEMPLE
PAPANATHA TEMPLE
This temple features a fusion of North and South Indian architectural styles, embellished with detailed sculptures of deities.
VIRUPAKSHA TEMPLE
VIRUPAKSHA TEMPLE
The Virupaksha Temple, devoted to Lord Shiva, stands out in Pattadakal for its towering vimana and stunning sculptures.
KASHIVISHVESHWARA TEMPLE
KASHIVISHVESHWARA TEMPLE
The Kashivishveshwara Temple in Pattadakal is famed for its ancient charm and tranquil atmosphere.
MALLIKARJUNA TEMPLE
MALLIKARJUNA TEMPLE
The Mallikarjuna Temple showcases the Chalukyan era's architectural brilliance through its detailed pillars and sanctum.
SANGAMESHWARA TEMPLE
SANGAMESHWARA
TEMPLE
This temple, at the Malaprabha and Agashini rivers' meeting, is renowned for its Dravida-style architecture and detailed carvings.
HERITAGE WALKS
HERITAGE WALKS
Visitors can take guided heritage walks to explore the ruin's historical, architectural, and cultural significance.
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