durga temple facade, aihole temples, near badami, bagalkot, karnataka, india,

aihole village karnataka state india 39aph39cradle hindu dravidian temple architecture39aph39 125 temples including durga rare apsidal ascending pending unesco world heritage site capital chalukya dynasty rich illustrious history construction based early architecture artisans period cut rocks build towers curved blind arch inherited north indian style mahishasuramardini badami bagalkot stone sculpture engraving ornate rock-cut facade