Charanthimatha Group

Aihole Charanthimatha group is a small village in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka. It is located around 36 km from the district headquarters of Bagalkot. Aihole is known for its ancient temples and is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Group of Monuments at Aihole. The village is home to around 900 people and is mostly inhabited by farmers. The main occupation of the villagers is agriculture, with crops such as rice, maize, and groundnut being grown. The village is also home to a few small businesses. The main attraction in Aihole is the group of temples dating back to the 6th and 7th centuries. These temples are some of the oldest in the country and are a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Group of Monuments at Aihole. The most popular of these temples is the Durga Temple, which is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga. Other temples in the village include the Mallikarjuna Temple, the Konti Temple, and the Ravanaphadi Temple. The village is also home to a few small museums, which showcase the history and culture of the region. The nearest major city to Aihole is Bangalore, which is around 215 km away. Bagalkot, the district headquarters, is around 36 km away. The nearest railway station is in Gadag, which is around 38 km away. The nearest airport is in Hubli, which is around 130 km away.