Durga Temple, Aihole, Karnataka

Durga Temple, Aihole, Karnataka

Durga Temple is a medieval Hindu temple, located on the banks of the Malaprabha river in Aihole, an historical town, in Bagalkot District in Karnataka, India. It is part of a pending UNESCO world heritage site. This Temple is considered as one of the finest temples in Aihole.

Legends

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History

The temple was probably built in the late 7^th century CE by the Chalukyas. This temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

The Temple

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https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/11/durga-temple-aihole-temple.html

Connectivity

The stepwell is located at about 100 meters from Aihole Bus Stand. Aihole is located at about 13 Kms from Pattadakal, 30 Kms from Badami Railway Station, 33 Kms from Bagalkot Junction Railway Station, 34 Kms from Badami, 38 Kms from Bagalkot, 88 Kms from Gadag, 136 Kms from Hubballi Airport, 164 Kms from Belgaum Airport, 277 Kms from Goa and 446 Kms from Bengaluru. Aihole is situated on Pattadakal to Amingad route.

Location