Badami Cave Temples

Badami Cave Temples

The Badami cave temples represent some of the earliest known examples of Hindu temples. UNESCO has described the designs of the Badami cave temples, and those in Aihole, as having transformed the Malaprabha River valley into a cradle of temple architecture that defined the components of later Hindu temples elsewhere in India.

Banashankari Amma Temple

Banashankari Amma Temple

Banashankari Devi Temple (Kannada: ಬನಶಂಕರಿ ಅಮ್ಮನ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ) or Banashankari temple is a Hindu shrine located at Cholachagudd near Badami, in Bagalkot district, Karnataka, India. Tilakaaranya forest. The temple deity is also called the Shakambhari (Kannada: ಶಾಕಾಂಬರಿ), an incarnation of the goddess Parva

Kailasa Shiva Temple, Ellora

Kailasa Shiva Temple, Ellora

The Kailasa temple (IAST: Kailāśa) is one of the largest rock-cut ancient Hindu temples located in Ellora, Maharashtra, India. A megalith carved out of one single rock, it is considered one of the most remarkable cave temples in India because of its size, architecture and sculptural treatment.

Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, Nashik

Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, Nashik

Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple is located 28 km from the city of Nashik and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India, near the source of the Godavari River. This place is also known for its scenic beauty in monsoon season and is surrounded by lush green hills and Anjaneri mountain.

Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga, Pune

Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga, Pune

Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Temple is an ancient shrine of Lord Shiva,Situated in the Ghat region of the Sahyadri hills near the source of the river Bhima river. The dense forests surrounding the high ranges are an abode for rare species of flora and fauna and gives a wonderful view of the river,valley and hill station.

Nageshwar Temple

Nageshwar Temple

Nageshwar temple also known as Jnaneshwar Temple is located in Nagesh Peth and is one of the oldest shrines in the city. Belonging to the times of Sant Jnaneshwar and 

Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

One of the 12 Jyotirlingas spread across, this one isnt all that crowded, I went on a monday, yet I could complete the darshan in around 30 minutes. Nothing really special or fancy. Men need to take off their upper garments here prior to entering the temple. A must visit on your Aurangabad trip. Ellora caves is just a couple...