Gowda Temple, Aihole

Gowda Temple, a 12th century shrine, is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi and is counted amongst the most important tourist attractions of Aihole region. This temple displays Kalyana Chalukya style of architecture and has 16 pillars on its outer wall, which are placed on a high, moulded base. The stone slabs that are placed between the pillars play the role of walls. This temple, situated to the northern side of the Jain temples, is constructed on the same lines of the nearby Lad Khan Temple.