During 6th and 7th century A.D. capital of Chalukya kings is today knows as cradle of Hindu temple architecture. Today Aihole is a small village, which carries in its heart two centuries of Indian history. There are nearly 100 temples scattered all over Aihole. Oldest is perhaps Ladkhan temple, originally a royal assembly hall.
The Meguti temple the Konti Gudi temple, the Durga temple and Huchimalli temple are among the most prominent temples of Aihole. The Durga temple has a unique semi-circular apse and a complete portico. It has a marvelous carvings of Chamundi Devi trampling the buffalo demon the Ardhanariswara – half female-half male deity, the Mahishasura Mardini etc.
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