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Constructed in the first half of the 8th century, this temple has a sculpture of Lord Shiva killing the demon Andhakasura. Small figures of Gajalakshmi and Kubera are featured within this temple.

Jain Temple

The Jain temple is made following the Dravidian architectural style and has various beautiful and intricate sculptures. It may have been built in the 9th century by King Amoghavarsha I Or his son Krishna II. The structure has 16 round large pillars, life-sized elephant statues adorn the entrance. The temple has a Shiva Lingam which was placed after Jainism was taken over in the city. The temple was originally a Jain Temple.

Constructed during the 8th century by the Rashtrakutas, this temple displays the Nagara architecture. The pillars in the passage of this temple have female figurines engraved on them.

Mallikarjuna Temple, Pattadakal

This temple is very similar to the Virupaksha temple but smaller in size. It was built during the 7th century using Dravidian architectural style. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is part of the stunning Pattadakal group of monuments. In the porch, there is a splendid image of Narasimha killing Hiranyakashipu. There are many beautiful carvings from the Mahabharatha, Ramayana and the Panchatantra as well.

Originally to be built in the Nagara style, this temple was later built in the Dravidian style of architecture. Various beautiful carvings can be seen on the walls of the temple, including depictions of the Ramayana and Mahabharata. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is located along the banks of the Malaprabha River.

One of the oldest temples in India, it was constructed between 696 and 733 AD by the Chalukya King Vijayaditya Satyashraya. Displaying Dravidian architecture, it was earlier known as the Vijayeswara temple. The temple is known to be the first of the two-tier Sikharas which lead to the feature being used even today. At the entrance of the temple, there is a Nandi mandapa as well.

Virupaksha Temple, Pattadakal

The largest temple in Pattadakal, this was built in the 8th century to commemorate the victory of Vikramaditya II over the Pallavas of Kanchi. Multiple inscriptions and stone carvings are featured on the stone mandapa. Sculptures of various Hindu Gods are housed in this temple. This is the only active temple in the Pattadakkal complex. This temple was made after the Kailasanatha Temple in Kanchipuram.