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The Chalukya dynasty was an Indian royal dynasty that ruled large parts of southern and central India between the 6th and the 12th centuries. During this period, they ruled as three related, but individual dynasties. The earliest dynasty, known as the "Badami Chalukyas", ruled from their capital Vatapi (modern Badami) from the middle of the 6th century. The Badami Chalukyas began to assert their independence at the decline of the Kadamba kingdom of Banavasi and rapidly rose to prominence during the reign of Pulakesi II.
After the death of Pulakesi II, the Eastern Chalukyas became an independent kingdomin the eastern Deccan. They ruled from their capital Vengi until about the 11th century. In the western Deccan, the rise of the Rashtrakutas in the middle of 8th century eclipsed the Chalukyas of Badami before being revived by their descendants, the Western Chalukyas, in late 10th century. These Western Chalukyas ruled from Kalyani (modern Basavakalyan) till the end of the 12th century.
The rule of the Chalukyas marks an important milestone in the history of South India and a golden age in the history of Karnataka. The political atmosphere in South India shifted from smaller kingdoms to large empires with the ascendancy of Badami Chalukyas. For the first time, a South Indian kingdom took control and consolidated the entire region between the Kaveri and the Narmada rivers. The rise of this empire saw the birth of efficient administration, verseas trade and commerce and the development of new style of architecture called "Chalukyan architecture". Kannada literature, which had enjoyed royal support in the 9th century Rashtrakuta court found eager patronage from the Western Chalukyas in the Jain and Veerashaiva traditions. The 11th century saw the birth of Telugu literature under the patronage of the Eastern Chalukyas.
Following are some of the images of the monuments/temples they built behind (6th - 11 Century)Photographed from Badami, Pattadkal and Ailhole World Heritage Listed Sites.
Click on the images for larger view..
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The Chalukya dynasty was an Indian royal dynasty that ruled large parts of southern and central India between the 6th and the 12th centuries. During this period, they ruled as three related, but individual dynasties. The earliest dynasty, known as the "Badami Chalukyas", ruled from their capital Vatapi (modern Badami) from the middle of the 6th century. The Badami Chalukyas began to assert their independence at the decline of the Kadamba kingdom of Banavasi and rapidly rose to prominence during the reign of Pulakesi II.
After the death of Pulakesi II, the Eastern Chalukyas became an independent kingdomin the eastern Deccan. They ruled from their capital Vengi until about the 11th century. In the western Deccan, the rise of the Rashtrakutas in the middle of 8th century eclipsed the Chalukyas of Badami before being revived by their descendants, the Western Chalukyas, in late 10th century. These Western Chalukyas ruled from Kalyani (modern Basavakalyan) till the end of the 12th century.
The rule of the Chalukyas marks an important milestone in the history of South India and a golden age in the history of Karnataka. The political atmosphere in South India shifted from smaller kingdoms to large empires with the ascendancy of Badami Chalukyas. For the first time, a South Indian kingdom took control and consolidated the entire region between the Kaveri and the Narmada rivers. The rise of this empire saw the birth of efficient administration, verseas trade and commerce and the development of new style of architecture called "Chalukyan architecture". Kannada literature, which had enjoyed royal support in the 9th century Rashtrakuta court found eager patronage from the Western Chalukyas in the Jain and Veerashaiva traditions. The 11th century saw the birth of Telugu literature under the patronage of the Eastern Chalukyas.
Following are some of the images of the monuments/temples they built behind (6th - 11 Century)Photographed from Badami, Pattadkal and Ailhole World Heritage Listed Sites.
Click on the images for larger view..
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Badami (Lat. 16° 55’ N, Long. 75° 48’
E) is situated 40 km south–east of Bagalkot, 132 km south of Bijapur and
about 110 km north-west of Dharwad.
Badami was the capital of the early Chalukyas of Badami, who ruled from
this place during 6th–8th century AD. The place is known with ancient
names Vatapi, Vatapiadhistana and Badavi.
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Designs from Walls --Cave Temple 1
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he rock-cut Badami Cave Temples were
sculpted mostly between the 6th and 8th centuries. Cave temple 1 dates
back to 578 A.D. and may be the oldest in Badami
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Badami, the capital of the Early
Chalukyas, who ruled much of Karnataka in the 6th to 8th centuries, lies
at the mouth of a ravine with rocky hills on either side and a town
tank in which water from the ravine flows. The town is known for its
ancient cave temples carved out of the sandstone hills above
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uide narrating to the visitors (paid
service).... if you travelling alone like me...then dont pay for
guide...just follow any group for guide's help.....better you follow
aged group than bachelors...(if you want to knw more abt these
monuments)...
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The Chalukya worshiped Shiva then Vishnu and followed by Jaina and Budha.... There are so many temples scattered around in Badami, Pattadkal and Aihole and most of temples (Almost 90%) dedicated to Shiva. But in some temples equal importance was given both to Shiva and Vishnu
The Chalukya worshiped Shiva then Vishnu and followed by Jaina and Budha.... There are so many temples scattered around in Badami, Pattadkal and Aihole and most of temples (Almost 90%) dedicated to Shiva. But in some temples equal importance was given both to Shiva and Vishnu
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There is no light provided inside the
cave temples by the ASI. But thanks to them...the shallow llight which
penetrates through....helps to light up the inner light within ourself..
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Natya Shiva.. From Cave Temple 1
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Guide Explaining the Natya Shiva.. From Cave Temple 1==============================================================================
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way to the main Shrine of Cave 1. This Cave Temple Dedicated to Shiva
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A message left behind..
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Designs from Walls --Cave Temple 1
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Way to the main Shrine . Cave 1
way to the main Shrine of Cave 1. This Cave Temple Dedicated to Shiva
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A message left behind..
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Way to the main Shrine . Cave 1
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there are some other life here too...
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Cave Temple 2
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his hole lays in the middle of cave 2&3. This might be one of their attempt ..but their technical team must have some reasons to give up..
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Cave Temple 3
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Gate keeper of Shiva's abode: The close association of Shiva and Nandi explains the presence of a statue of Nandi at the gate of many temples dedicated to Siva. It also explains why the word "nandi" in the Kannada, Telugu and Tamil languages is used as a metaphor for a person blocking the way. In Sanskrit, a bull is called "vrisha", which has another connotation - that of righteousness or Dharma. It is important to seek the blessings of Nandi before proceeding to worship Lord Shiva.
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there are some other life here too...
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Cave Temple 2
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his hole lays in the middle of cave 2&3. This might be one of their attempt ..but their technical team must have some reasons to give up..
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Cave Temple 3
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Gate keeper of Shiva's abode: The close association of Shiva and Nandi explains the presence of a statue of Nandi at the gate of many temples dedicated to Siva. It also explains why the word "nandi" in the Kannada, Telugu and Tamil languages is used as a metaphor for a person blocking the way. In Sanskrit, a bull is called "vrisha", which has another connotation - that of righteousness or Dharma. It is important to seek the blessings of Nandi before proceeding to worship Lord Shiva.
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