Pattadakal lies on the banks of the Malaprabha River in Bagalkot district. It is 22 km from Badami and about 10 km from Aihole. It is well known for its historic temples. The group of 8th century monuments in Pattadakal are the culmination of the earliest experiments in the vesara style of Hindu temple architecture. The town displays both Dravidian and the Nagara styles of temple architecture. UNESCO in 1987 included Pattadakal in its list of World Heritage sites. Famous Galaganatha temple was built in the architecture style of Rekha Nagara Prasada. Temple contains a sculpture of Lord Shiva killing the demon Andhakasura. The cancellation depicts Galaganathe temple.