Chakra Gudi - History, Timings & Entry Fee
Historical
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#8 of 17 Places to Visit in Aihole
Distance (From Aihole Bus Stand): 0.3 Kms
Trip Duration (Including Travel): 15 Mins or Less
Place Location: Inside Durga Temple Complex
Transportation Options: Walk/Trek
Travel Tips: None
At a distance of 300 meters from Aihole Bus Stand and 200 meters south of Durga Temple, Chakra Gudi is a 9th century temple on southern end of Durga Temple Complex.
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple sikhara is built in Nagara style with a large mandapa of round pillars. The temple accompanies few good carvings on the doorway and the seating stones near entrance of the temple. The doorway has an image of Garuda holding two snakes. The temple sikhara is intact and attractive.
There is a pushkarini (temple tank) beside the Chakra Gudi.
Complex Timings: 9 AM to 5 PM
Entrance: Rs. 5, Rs. 25 for camera.
