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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