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Durga Temple, Aihole
The Durga Temple at Aihole is one of the most celebrated and intriguing ancient Hindu temples. One of the most beautiful and well-preserved temple, it has a unique tapered-oblong plan, and one could never be tired of walking around it and admiring its shape. The photogenic Durga or the fortress temple is planned along the lines of a Buddhist chaitya, a high molded adisthana and a tower - curvilinear shikhara. A pillared corridor runs around the temple, enveloping the shrine, the mukhamandapa and the sabhamandapa. All through the temple, there are beautiful carvings.The temple derives its name from Durgadagudi meaning temple near the fort. Dedicated to Vishnu, the temple appears to be a Hindu adaptation of the Buddhist chaitya (hall) with its apsidal end. Standing on a high platform with a rekhanagara type of Shikhara, it is the most elaborately decorated monument in Aihole. The columns at the entrance and within the porch are carved with figures and ornamental relief s. The temple appears to be a late 7th or early 8th century construction. Aihole is a temple complex in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka, India. It is a very popular tourist spot in north Karnataka. Aihole is to the east of Pattadakal, along the Malaprabha River, while Badami is to the west of both.Aihole has the potential to be included as a UNESCO World heritage site
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Mukul Banerjee Photography
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This print showcases the magnificent Durga Temple at Aihole, one of the most celebrated and intriguing ancient Hindu temples. With its unique tapered-oblong plan, this temple stands as a testament to architectural brilliance. Its photogenic beauty lies in its resemblance to a Buddhist chaitya, featuring a high molded adisthana and a curvilinear shikhara tower. As you explore this well-preserved temple, you will be enchanted by its pillared corridor that encircles the shrine, mukhamandapa, and sabhamandapa. Every inch of this sacred space is adorned with exquisite carvings that depict stories from Hindu mythology. Named after Durgadagudi or "temple near the fort" this Vishnu dedicated sanctuary appears to be an adaptation of the Buddhist chaitya design with its apsidal end. Standing on an elevated platform with a rekhanagara-style Shikhara, it is undoubtedly the most intricately decorated monument in Aihole. Believed to have been constructed in the late 7th or early 8th century, this temple holds immense historical significance. Located in Karnataka's Bagalkot district along the Malaprabha River, Aihole forms part of a remarkable temple complex alongside Pattadakal and Badami. With its rich cultural heritage and architectural splendor, Aihole has great potential for inclusion as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Mukul Banerjee Photography beautifully captures these timeless wonders through his lens at Fine Art Storehouse. "
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