Sunday, February 26, 2023

Nadyar Gudi, Aihole, Karnataka

Nadyar Gudi, Aihole, Karnataka

Nadyar Gudi is a Hindu Temple, located on the banks of the Malaprabha river in the heart of Aihole, an historical town, in Bagalkot District in Karnataka, India. The temple was probably built in the 8th century CE by the Chalukyas. This temple is situated close to Suryanarayana Temple. This temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.


The Temple

This Temple is built in trikutachala style of architecture. This temple is probably the first temple built in this style. Only one shrine has shikara over it and the other two were lost. The roof of the temple is built in the form of wooden logs and this style is common among the temples in this complex. The pillars in the mandapa are cylindrical and ornate. The pillars are precursor to the Hoysala lathe turned pillars.


Connectivity

The temple complex 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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