Steeped in rich history, the picturesque town of Badami is world famous for its magnificent cave complex. Set amidst a landscape of rust red sandstone cliffs, this historic town was the capital of the powerful early Chalukya kings, who ruled the Deccan during the 6th and 7th centuries AD. Badami derived its name from the legend of Batapi, the demon who was devoured by Sage Agastya.

Among the rulers who held sway in Badami, King Kirti Barman I (567-598) took the lead in building some splendid temples with his brother Mangalesa (598-610) following suit. The cave temples of Badami came up due to the efforts of him.

Steeped in rich history, the picturesque town of Badami is world famous for its magnificent cave complex. Set amidst a landscape of rust red sandstone cliffs, this historic town was the capital of the powerful early Chalukya kings, who ruled the Deccan during the 6th and 7th centuries AD. Badami derived its name from the legend of Batapi, the demon who was devoured by Sage Agastya.

Among the rulers who held sway in Badami, King Kirti Barman I (567-598) took the lead in building some splendid temples with his brother Mangalesa (598-610) following suit. The cave temples of Badami came up due to the efforts of him.