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Aihole

A less famous but very attractive Indian tourist place Aihole is our next destination. This is the complex city comes under the region of Bagalkot,  Karnataka  state, India. People from northern area of  Karnataka  state are reaching Aihole in large amount. Aihole is basically a holy place having several big and popular temples. Shrines constructed by Galaganatha group are more famous than others. However Kontigudi group is also popular for constructing temples in Aihole. It is kind of secret tourist destination and travelers from around the world are visiting this place in gradual ratio. When we talk about the major temples of Aihole the first name comes in the list is Lad Khan temple. This shrine is protected by 2 big towering gateways (mantapas). Deity of lord Shiva must reach this place because of impressive and attractive idol of Lord Shiva is placed. The Shivling present in such shrine is grand for pilgrims. Some more shrines that ...