Banashankari Devi Temple is a Hindu shrine located at Cholachagudda near Badami, in Bagalkot district, Karnataka, India. The temple is popularly called 'Shakambhari' 'Banashankari or Vanashankari' sin
A complete view of Banashankari temple complex in 1855
The Guard tower cum Deepa Stamba (lamp tower) on the bank of the water tank in front of the Shakambari temple
Courtyard of the Banashankari temple with deepa stambas, lamp towers
The Chalukya dynasty was a Classical Indian dynasty that ruled large parts of southern and central India between the 6th and the 12th centuries. During this period, they ruled as three related yet ind
Old Kannada inscription of Chalukya King Mangalesha dated 578 AD at Badami cave temple no.3
Ravikirti's inscription, Meguti Jain Basadi, Aihole which celebrates Pulakeshin II's military achievements.
Old Kannada inscription on victory pillar, Virupaksha Temple, Pattadakal, 733–745 AD
Coinage of the Chalukyas of Badami. Uncertain ruler. c. 597–757 AD. Boar and Temple type.