Beautiful Lake between the Caves and the Bhutnatha Temple
We got a bird’s eye view of the Agastya Lake when we climbed the hill where the cave temples are located. The waters looked very calm and serene in the early morning light when we visited the caves.
We also decided to visit the Bhutnatha Temple in the evening, and got another mesmerising view of the lake from the banks. There were steps leading down to the lake, like a bathing ghat. We sat on the steps for a while as the sun was setting, and enjoyed another aspect of its beauty.
The lake water is considered to be holy and have some healing powers. But we found the water to be murky and greenish in colour, so we did not risk taking a dip in it.
The approach to the lake is through some narrow roads of Badami town. We parked our car near the main road and found our way to the Badami Museum. The lake is about a 150 metres walk from the museum.
The views of the surrounding hills and the Bhutnatha temples and the caves on the opposite cliff against the setting sun make for a magical experience. Not many people visit this place, so it is very calm and quiet. It is very soothing to sit by the lake and meditate for a while.
We also decided to visit the Bhutnatha Temple in the evening, and got another mesmerising view of the lake from the banks. There were steps leading down to the lake, like a bathing ghat. We sat on the steps for a while as the sun was setting, and enjoyed another aspect of its beauty.
The lake water is considered to be holy and have some healing powers. But we found the water to be murky and greenish in colour, so we did not risk taking a dip in it.
The approach to the lake is through some narrow roads of Badami town. We parked our car near the main road and found our way to the Badami Museum. The lake is about a 150 metres walk from the museum.
The views of the surrounding hills and the Bhutnatha temples and the caves on the opposite cliff against the setting sun make for a magical experience. Not many people visit this place, so it is very calm and quiet. It is very soothing to sit by the lake and meditate for a while.
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