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Cave Temples of Badami: Masterpieces of Chalukya Temple Art

Entrance to Cave - 1, the first of the four of rock-cut caves of Badami, Karnataka, India

Carved into the red sandstone cliffs overlooking Agastya Lake, the cave temples of Badami are masterpieces of Early Chalukya temple art. Built between the 6th and 8th centuries CE, these rock-cut shrines feature intricate sculptures and elegant mantapa-style architecture. Together, they represent one of the finest examples of early Hindu and Jain cave temples in India.

Cave 1 at Badami: Exploring the World of Shiva

Nataraja panel showing Shiva performing the cosmic dance, carved into the right side extension of Cave 1, the first of the four of rock-cut caves of Badami, Karnataka, India

Explore Badami Cave 1, the oldest of the famous Badami Caves and a masterpiece of Early Chalukya rock-cut architecture. Dedicated to Shiva, the cave features magnificent sculptures of Nataraja, Harihara, Ardhanarishvara, and other Hindu deities, offering a fascinating introduction to one of India’s greatest cave temple complexes.

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