Saturday, April 2, 2022

Badiger Gudi Kalyani, Aihole, Karnataka

Badiger Gudi Kalyani, Aihole, Karnataka

Badiger Gudi Kalyani is an ancient stepwell, located on the banks of the Malaprabha river in the heart of Aihole, an historical town, in Bagalkot District in Karnataka, India. The stepwell is believed to have been constructed in 10th century CE. The stepwell is situated to the southwest of Durga Temple.



The Stepwell

This Stepwell is larger than the well near Durga Temple. It is situated opposite to the Badiger Gudi. The walls of the stepwell are carved with ancient sculptures. This stepwell was built to ensure adequate water supply to the temples in the complex. The water stains on the walls clearly indicate dipping water-table over time in the region.

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

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