Aug 2024
A long time wish of visiting Aihole, Badami and Pattadakal with my Guru, architect Karun Kumbera came true. Karun wanted to take his kids on a trip and I had suggested the historic realm of Chalukyas. It was a two day trip and we could cover only Aihole and Badami, that too only the main spots.
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| atop Badami northern hill |
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| upper Shivalaya |
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prehistoric burial chamber on Aihole hillock |
I was hoping to get architect Karun’s perspective of these relics, however there were a lot of distractions. I think the kids did not enjoy as I hoped for. Nevertheless this trip would remain memorable to me.
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