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The
Durga Temple located inside the fort in Aihole
is notable for its semi-circular apse, elevated plinth and the gallery
that encircles the sanctum.
Fascinating carvings of Chamundi Devi trampling the buffalo demon;
Narasimha, the 'half-man-half-lion god'; the Ardhanari, half man and half
woman deity; Mahishasura Mardini and many more sculptures can be seen
here.
In the same complex, is the first model of an intricately carved lathe
turned pillar.
HOW TO GET THERE
Rail: The Nearest Railway station is Bagalkot.
Road: Aihole is connected by road to:
Pattadakal (17 kms),
Badami (46 kms)
Bangalore (438
kms).
WHERE TO STAY
Tourist Rest House, Aihole, Hungund Taluk.
Tourist Rest Houses of Tourism Department.