http://www.trippert.comTrippert : share and blog your trips120 http://www.trippert.com/article/137:pattadakalPattadakal is the second of three famous architectural sites of the Chalukya empire; the first is Badami and the last is Aihole. Pattadakal is the site of some very beautiful temples and beautiful greenery.Tue, 20 June 2006 16:32:00 America/New_Yorkhttp://www.trippert.com/article/138:aiholeAihole, the last of the three major sites of architecture and the first capital of the Chalukya empire. Combined with the surrounding natural greenery and scenery, Aihole had the most gorgeous ruins and temples of the three sites. Aihole is known as the cradle of Hindu rock architecture.Tue, 20 June 2006 16:32:00 America/New_York