Mahakuta group of temples

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The Mahakuta group of temples is located in Mahakuta, a village in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka state, India. It is an important place of worship for Hindus and the location of a well-known Shaiva monastery. The temples are dated to the 6th or 7th century CE and were constructed by the early kings of the Chalukya dynasty of Badami. The dating of the temples is based on the style of architecture which is similar to that of the temples in nearby Aihole and the information in two notable inscriptions in the complex: the Mahakuta Pillar inscription dated between 595–602 CE; and an inscription of Vinapoti, a concubine of king Vijayaditya, dated between 696–733 CE and written in the Kannada language and script. ()

Coordinates: 15°55'0"N, 75°45'0"E

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KarnatakaIndia

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Mahakuta group of temples – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Badami cave temples, Bhutanatha group of temples, Banashankari Temple, Bachinagudda.

4.4 miW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Cave
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Bhutanatha group of temples, Badami
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3.6 miSW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Banashankari Temple, Badami
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4.9 miNE
Archaeological site
Bachinagudda, Pattadakal
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Archaeological site
Khyad, Badami
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4.3 miW
Ruins
Kappe Arabatta Shilashasana, Badami
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Mahakuta group of temples

Facts and practical information

Mahakuta group of temples – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Badami cave temples, Badami

Bhutanatha group of temples, Badami

Banashankari Temple, Badami

Bachinagudda, Pattadakal

Khyad, Badami

Kappe Arabatta Shilashasana, Badami