Bagalkot is 90 Kms away from the city of Bijapur. According to the legend, the town was believed to be granted to Vajantries (ie. Village orchestra) of Ravana. In inscriptions, the old name of the two was quoted as Bagadage, and headquarters of a unit called Bagadage-70 under the Chalukyas. One of the Bijapur kings said to have presented the town to his daughter as a bangle or ornament money; consequently the place is said to have been called Bagdikot and corrupted to Bagilakote or Bagalkot.

Aihole
Shopping at Aihole
Ilkal (36 Kms) is famous for its traditional handloom, art silk and silk sarees.

Cultural Importance of the Town
Aihole has a Hindu temple in Ramalinga Temple & Muslim Mosque. The Ramalinga Temple situated along the banks of the Malaprabha river has its annual Car Festival in February-March.

Badami
Cultural Importance of the Town

• Banashankari Temple Festival near Badami during January- February.
  
• Virupaksha temple Car Festival in Pattadakal in March.
  
• Mallikarjuna Temple Festival in Pattadakal in March-April

Pattadakal

Cultural Importance and Specialities

• Banashankari Temple Festival is held near Badami during January-February each year.
  
• Virupaksha Temple Car Festival in Pattadakal in March.
  

Mallikarjuna Temple Festival in Pattadakal in March-April

Bagalkot District

Bagalkot District Major Attraction

Bagalkot District Maps

Bagalkot District Video Gallery

Aihole

Badami

Pattadakal Historical

Badami & Aihole Archeology Nearest Attraction