The Gowda temple dedicated to Goddess Bhagavati is built on similar lines as the Lad Khan temple. Standing on a high molded base, the Gowda temple houses sixteen plain pillars.
Gowda Temple View
About Gowda Temple :
The Gowda Temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavati and is located to the north of the Jain temples. Belonging to the 12th century AD, it is constructed in the Kalyana Chalukya style and is built similar to the Lad Khan Temple. The temple stands on a high moulded base, its outer wall contains 16 pillars and stone slabs are placed between them to serve as walls.
he Gowda temple dedicated to Goddess Bhagavati is built on similar lines as the Lad Khan temple. Standing on a high molded base, the Gowda temple houses sixteen plain pillars.
The other attractions of Aihole are the Suryanarayana Temple, Konti Group of Temples, Museum and Art Gallery.
Gowda Temple
Attractions Of Gowda Temple in Aihole, Karnataka :
History :
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.
