An ancient temple complex at about 15 km from Badami, Mahakuta is part of the travel circuit of Badami–Aihole–Pattadakkal. Surrounded by hills with bushy forests, the complex was built by the Chalukyas and is the seat of Shaivite faith.
The complex has a large number of small- and medium-sized temples scattered around a pond (or a small lake – Vishnu Pushkarni). Only one of the temples has daily poojas. Since we visited the place around mid-morning and not during any festivals, there was hardly anyone and was very peaceful.
Some of the temple ruins were on the hill in the middle of shrubby forests.
PNS, Sapna: Thanks 🙂
Badami–Aihole–Pattadakkal Circuit is highly intoxicating. You need a special patting for bringing up these lesser known but ancient shrines.
well captured!