Cave 2, Badami - Timings, History, Best Time to Visit
#6 of 15 Places to Visit in Badami
Distance (From Badami Bus Station): 1 Kms
Trip Duration (Including Travel): 15 Mins or Less
Place Location: On The Banks Of Agasthya Lake
Transportation Options: Walk/Trek
Travel Tips: All four cave temples are situated at the same location and can be visited together.
At a distance of 1 KM from Badami Bus Station, Cave 2 is situated just few meters above Cave 1 and it is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
This is the smallest of four caves at Badami. Lord Vishnu is manifested as a dwarf or Trivikrama in this cave. Lord Vishnu is seen in the position of conquering the Earth by his one foot and ruling the sky with his other foot. The entrance of the cave has two guards or dwarapalakas holding lotus in their hands. Different forms of Lord Vishnu are portrayed here. The incarnations of Lord Vishnu are carved in this cave including Varaha and Lord Krishna riding a Garuda. Another highlight of the cave is the lotus encircled by 16 fishes.
The ceiling has the carvings of Anantasayana, Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva & other Ashtadikpalakas. The carving of celestial couple on the ceiling is attractive. Another puzzle like carving on the roof with couples on four sides is interesting. The wall brackets are finely carved with different puranic characters.
Timings: 9 AM to 5.30 PM
Entry Fee: Rs. 10 for Indians, Rs. 100 for Foreigners
