Aihole, Pattadakal & Badami
 
Temples from 4th thru 7th centuries. O-L-D!
 

   


Market sighting on the drive to Aihole
It was hot and I was bothering her
Indians love to cook with red chilli's
Bags o' spices
Durga Temple in Aihole
 
Like the pillars at Belur
Temple shaped like body - Head to pray, heart to congregate and feet to enter
 
Chendu my guide
Lingam - Phalic symbol representing Shiva
Lisa and Diego
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They really wanted their picture taken
One of the temples in Pattadakal
On a field trip with Lisa
Inside the cave in Badami
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Badami cave temples built in 4th century
This cave dedicated to Shiva
Beautifully carved red sandstone steps leading to second cave
View from caves overlooking Bhutanatha Temples
Sunset in Badami
Carvings at sunset