Places to Visit in Pattadakal

Places to Visit in Pattadakal

Top Tourist Places in Pattadakal recommended by travellers



Jain Temple
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Places to Visit in Pattadakal
  • Type: Religious
Constructed using Dravidian style of architecture by the Rashtrakutas of Manyakheta is the Jain temple that is located on the Pattadakal – Badami Road. The unique idols and sculptures present within the temple are said to be from the 9th century. The temple is believed to have been... Read More »
Mallikarjuna Temple
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Ranked 2 of 9
Places to Visit in Pattadakal
  • Type: Religious
This ancient temple is similar to the Virupaksha temple and is comparatively small in size. The temple was constructed right after the completion of the Virupaksha temple. The Mallikarjuna temple was built by the 2nd queen of King Vikramaditya that is Triloyamahadevi during 7th century. The... Read More »
Sangamesvara Temple
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Ranked 3 of 9
Places to Visit in Pattadakal
  • Type: Religious
The Sangameshwara temple is considered as one of the oldest temples constructed in India and was earlier known by the name of Vijayeshwara. This ancient temple was constructed in between the year 696 and 733 AD, by Vijayaditya Satyashraya, a great Chalukya King. The temple was built in... Read More »
Papanatha Temple
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Places to Visit in Pattadakal
  • Type: Religious
Located on the southern end of Virupaksha region is the temple of Papanatha with a big hall and an anti – chamber. There are idols of the door keepers Nandi and Virabhadra located near the doorway of the inner hall. There are around 16 massive pillars that support the ceiling of the main... Read More »
Virupaksha Temple
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Ranked 5 of 9
Places to Visit in Pattadakal
  • Type: Religious
Virupaksha Temple is an ancient temple constructed as per the instructions of Queen Lokamahadevi in order to honour the victory of her husband that is Vikramaditya II, who defeated the Pallavas. This ancient temple was built around the year 7th century and the architecture of this temple has a... Read More »
Kashiviswanatha Temple
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Places to Visit in Pattadakal
  • Type: Religious
This temple was constructed during the 8th century in Nagara style of architecture by the Rashtrakutas. Read More »
Kadasiddhesvara and Jambulingeswara temples
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Places to Visit in Pattadakal
  • Type: Religious
The temples of Kadasiddheshwara and Jambulingeshwara are the twin temples that were constructed during the 7th century AD. The Kadasiddeshwara temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and there is also an idol of the lord with a trident present within the temple. The 2nd temple of Jambulingeshwara was... Read More »
Galganatha temple
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Ranked 8 of 9
Places to Visit in Pattadakal
  • Type: Religious
Located in the northern part of the Virupaksha is the temple of Galaganatha that was constructed in beginning of the 8th century AD. Within the premises of the temple there is a Navaranga, Shukanasa and the sanctum with a Shiva Linga. There is a circuit pathway constructed around the sanctum of... Read More »
Museum of the Plains and Sculpture gallery
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Ranked 9 of 9
Places to Visit in Pattadakal
  • Type: Museum
This museum is presently under the supervision of the Archaeological Survey of India located on the Bhutanatha temple road. This museum showcases some of the rare sculptures and scriptures that belong to the ancient era. Read More »

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