Banashankari Amma Temple, Badami | Temple dedicated to Parvati / Built Chalukyas during 7th century |பனசங்கரி அம்மா கோவில், பாதாமி |ಬನಶಂಕರಿ ಅಮ್ಮನವರ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ, ಬಾದಾಮಿ

பனசங்கரி அம்மா கோவில், பாதாமி |ಬನಶಂಕರಿ ಅಮ್ಮನವರ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ, ಬಾದಾಮಿ | பாகல்கோட் | Bagalkot |கர்நாடகா

Banashankari Amma Temple

Shri Shakambhari Shakti Peetham, Cholachagudda, Badami / ಶ್ರೀ ಬನಶಂಕರಿ ಶಕ್ತಿಪೀಠ, ಚೊಳಚಗುಡ್ಡ, ಬಾದಾಮಿ

Banashankari Devi Temple is a Hindu shrine located at Cholachagudd near Badami, in Bagalkot district, Karnataka, India. The temple is popularly called Banashankari or Vanashankari since it is located in the Tilakaaranya forest. The temple deity is also called the Shakambhari, an incarnation of the goddess Parvati.

The original temple was built by the 7th century Badami Chalukya kings, who worshipped goddess Banashankari as their tutelary deity. The temple celebrates its annual festival called Banashankari jatre, in the months of January or February.

Located around 5km from Badami city. Very famous temple built in 7th century. For logistics you can depend on own vehicle or you can find plenty of Autorikshaw plying to & from badami. Either you can hire one auto(usually charged around 100) or you can take a seat ride for 10/- per person.

Map: https://goo.gl/maps/TD2iNbmeAxssA99U7

Temple timings is 6:30am - 9pm. Generally the temple will be little less crowded during afternoon. Must visit place.

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