Badami , formerly known as Vatapi, is a town and headquarters
of a taluk by the same name, in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka,
India.
- It was the regal capital of the Badami Chalukyas from 540 to 757 AD.
- It is famous for rock cut and other structural temples.
- It is located in a ravine at the foot of a rugged, red sandstone outcrop that surrounds Agastya lake.
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Tourism
- Landmarks in Badami include cave temples, gateways, forts, inscriptions and sculptures.
- A Buddhist cave in a natural setting that can be entered only by crawling on knees.
- The Bhutanatha temple, a small shrine, facing the lake, constructed in 5th century.
- Badami Fort situated on top of the hill.
- Many Shivalayas including the Malegitti Shivalaya with 7th century origins.
- The Dattatreya temple.
- The Mallikarjuna temple dating back to the 11th century, built on a star shaped plan. a Dargah, a dome of an Islamic place of worship on the south fort side.
- Vista points on top of the North Fort for the view of the ancient town below.
- Temple of Banashankari, a Kuladevata (family deity) for many families, is located near Badami.
- Archaeological museum, that has collection of sculptures from Badami, Aihole and Pattadakal.