Historical Sights and Heritage

Aihole – Cradle of Hindu Temple Architecture

• Location: Bagalkot District
• Period: 4th–12th Century CE
• Highlights:
  • Known as a laboratory of temple architecture.
  • Over 120 stone temples including Durga Temple, Lad Khan Temple, and Ravana Phadi Cave.
  • Played a key role in the evolution of South Indian temple design.