🛕 Bhutanatha Temple

ಭೂತನಾಥ ದೇವಾಲಯ
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Bhutanatha Temple

📜 About this temple

The Bhutanatha group of temples are 7th to 12th century Hindu temples to the east of Agastya lake in Badami, Karnataka state, India. It consists of two subgroups – one called the East Bhutanatha group or Bhutanatha main group from 7th to 8th century mostly in the Dravida architecture style; the other called the North Bhutanatha group or Mallikarjuna group from 11th to 12th century mostly in the Nagara architecture. The former illustrates the Badami Chalukya architects, the latter along with the nearby Yellamma temple the Kalyani Chalukya architects.

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📝 Visitor Tips

  • Dress modestly (cover shoulders and knees).
  • Footwear must be removed outside the main complex.
  • Best time to visit: early morning or evening to avoid the day-time heat.
  • Photography is usually allowed in outer premises; ask before photographing the sanctum.
  • Carry water and modest cash for prasadam, donations, or local transport.

📚 Sources

Composited from OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata Q3517721 (CC0), Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA 4.0), Image from Wikimedia Commons.