Temple 📍 35 km from Badami 🕒 45-60 min by road

Ravana Phadi Cave

An early rock-cut cave shrine at Aihole with important Shaiva sculpture.

About Ravana Phadi Cave

Ravana Phadi is a rock-cut cave temple known for its sculptural panels and early Chalukyan artistic character. It is a worthwhile addition for travellers who want to compare the smaller Aihole caves with the larger Badami cave temples.

Best time to visit

Oct - Mar

Entry fee

Heritage-site ticket may apply

Things to do

Cave temple
Sculpture viewing
Photography
Heritage exploration

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