Bādāmi, also known as Badami, is a town in the Bagalkot district of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located at a latitude of 15.9149500 and a longitude of 75.6768300, in the Western Ghats of India. The town is known for its sandstone cave temples, which were built by the Chalukya dynasty in the 6th and 7th centuries. The temples are dedicated to various Hindu deities, including Vishnu, Shiva, and Durga. The town is also home to the Bādāmi Fort, which was built by the Chalukyas in the 6th century. The fort is located on a hilltop overlooking the town and the surrounding countryside.
Geographic Data for Bādāmi, Karnātaka, India
Latitude | 15° 54.897' |
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Longitude | 75° 40.610' |
Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |