Badigar Gudi, Aihole, Karnataka

Badigar Gudi, Aihole, Karnataka

Badigar Gudi is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Surya, located on the banks of the Malaprabha river in the heart of Aihole, an historical town, in Bagalkot District in Karnataka, India. The Temple is situated to the southwest of Durga Temple.

Legends

The Temple is also called as Baidger Gudi (Carpenter’s Temple). It is said that a carpenter’s family lived in this temple before ASI took over. Hence, the temple came to be called as Badiger Gudi.

History

The Temple is believed to be built in 9^th century CE by Badami Chalukyas. This temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east. The Temple consists of sanctum, ranga mandapa and open mukha mandapa. The sanctum has a pyramidal tower with a squat and shrinking discrete squares-topped design with a large cubical sukanasa containing an image of Surya. There is an image of Dakshabrahma in the temple. Most of the sculptures and reliefs in this temple has been damaged and eroded.

Connectivity

The temple 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