6 places to discover
Aihole Temple Complex is a group of over 120 stone temples located in Aihole village, Bagalkot District, Karnataka, on the banks of the Malaprabha River. Developed between the 6th and 8th centuries CE under the Early Chalukyas, it is regarded as the cradle of Hindu temple architecture. The complex includes notable structures like the Durga Temple, Lad Khan Temple and Meguti Jain Temple, displaying early experiments in Nagara and Dravida styles.
Chaurasi Gumbad is a historic domed monument located in Kalpi town in Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh, on the banks of the Yamuna River. Built during the late 15th to early 16th century in the Lodhi period, the square structure is noted for its 84 small domes arranged on its roof. It is an example of Indo-Islamic architecture and is protected as a heritage monument, attracting visitors interested in history and architecture.
Kadwaya Temple Complex is a group of ruined Hindu and Jain temples located in Kadwaya village, Isagarh Tehsil, Ashoknagar District, Madhya Pradesh. Dating from the 10th to 12th centuries, the complex was built primarily under the Kachchhapaghata dynasty. It comprises around 15 temples dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Jain Tirthankaras, noted for intricate stone carvings, shikharas and sculptural art.
Lakkundi Heritage Village is a historic settlement in Gadag District, Karnataka, located about 12 km from Gadag city. Known as the cradle of stone craftsmanship, it contains around 50 temples and step wells built primarily during the Western Chalukya period between the 10th and 12th centuries. Notable for Gadag-style architecture, intricate carvings, and well-preserved Jain and Hindu temples, it is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India and promoted as a heritage tourism destination.
The Pattadakal Group of Monuments is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Pattadakal village on the banks of the Malaprabha River in Bagalkot district, Karnataka. Built during the 7th and 8th centuries under the Badami Chalukya dynasty, the complex comprises ten major temples displaying a fusion of northern Nagara and southern Dravida architectural styles. It is notable for its intricately carved stone temples, including Virupaksha and Mallikarjuna, representing early Chalukyan art at its peak.
Rudra Mahalaya is a ruined 12th-century Hindu temple complex dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Sidhpur, Patan District, Gujarat, on the banks of the Saraswati River. Originally built as a grand Chaulukya-era temple, it is now an Archaeological Survey of India protected monument known for its ornate pillars, intricate stone carvings, and surviving Kirti Torana gateway.