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Ravana Phadi Cave Temple, Aihole

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Ravana Phadi Cave Temple is one of the jewels in the Aihole monuments. This rock-cut cave is the 6th century architecture of the Chalukya dynasty. Ravana Phadi Cave Temple is a Shiva temple, which houses a Shivalinga in the inner sanctum.

The interiors of Ravana Phadi are filled with carvings depicting Hindu mythologies. Sculptures of Shiva along with Parvati, Lord Ganesha with Matrikas (divine mothers) can be seen. An exclusive relief of Nataraja (a form of Shiva) is also an attraction inside the cave. The carvings of Vishnu, Garuda, Indra and Goddess Durga embellish this cave temple. Hence, it is very interesting to explore Ravana Phadi Cave Temple in Aihole.

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