Navabrahma Temples built by the Badami Chalukyas at Alampur in Andhra Pradesh

Navabrahma Temples are located at Alampur in Andhra Pradesh.There are a total of nine temples in Alampur. All of them are dedicated to Shiva. These temples date back to the 7th century A.D and were built by the Badami Chalukyas rulers who were great patrons of art and architecture. Even after a time span of several hundred years, these grand temples still stand firm reflecting the rich architectural heritage of the country

The temples are emblematic of the Northern and Western Indian styles of architecture. They do not reflect the Dravidian architecture as is generally common with the temples in this region. The brilliance of the artists who carved the sculptures of these temples is indeed commendable.

The Navabrahma temples are present on the left bank of the Tungabhadra River, enclosed in a courtyard. Taraka Brahma At Taraka Brahma temple, the 6th-7th century inscriptions present here.

Swarga Brahma:Swarga Brahma temple was built during 681-696 AD by Lokaditya Ela Arasa in honour of the queen of Vinayaditya, it is mentioned in an inscription found above the Dwarapalaka image. It is the finest example of Badami Chalukya Architecture and sculpture. This temple is the most elaborately ornamented temple. Temple with an imposing tower (Rekhanagara vimana) is the finest compared to other temples at Alampur.

Padma Brahma:Padma Brahma temple having polished stone sculpture of Shivalinga.

Bala Brahma:Bala Brahma temple dates back to 702 A.D It is the main shrine of worship, Shivaratri is celebrated.

Vishwa Brahma:Vishwa Brahma temple having sculptural scenes from the epics. It is one of the most artistic temple

                                                                    Garuda Brahma

                                                                   Kumara Brahma

                                                          Taraka Brahma 

                                                                            Vira Brahma

                                                    Araka Brahma 

Sangameshwara 

The Kudali Sangameshwara temple, probably constructed by Pulakesi I (540-566 AD), is one of the earliest and grandest of the Badami Chalukyan temples in Andhra Pradesh. Once situated at the confluence of the rivers Krishna and Tungabhadra, the temple was dismantled during the Srisailam project and reconstructed here on the outskirts of Alampur town.

There are other temples like Suryanarayana temple dating back to 9th century. And Narasimha temple with inscriptions belongs to Sri Krishna Devaraya (Vijayanagar Empire). You are sure to be impressed by the Suryanarayana and the Narasimha temples that are also found in the same complex. The exquisite sculptures in the temple are very admirable.