Kappe Arabhatta Inscription - Historical landmark in Badami - Bagalkote, India

This place is directly opposite the Badami caves, across the Agastya lake. One has to go by walk or two/three wheelers as the lanes are very congested

(Visited in June 2019) - It's a rock carved inscription located at the back side of Badami Fort. Place can be easily missed. One can visit it from Bhootanatha temple complex also - in fact this route is preferable. However, be warned that you have to walk for about 300 metres on a steep road running parallel to the hill. NB - It is located near to Badami museum but is not a museum per se. Hence, wrongly entered as 'archeological museum' here.

It's actually a bit difficult to find the actual inscriptions in the olace where there's the label for the place. You need to look keenly to find the inscriptions. Even after looking at them, a novice cannot understand the significance of it, but it is said that it's the earliest finding of poetry in Kannada, dating to 5th century.

failed to fine it but yet the location and the view around is amazing

The way to the inscription is sadly next to a shanty town. Also the walk till here is tiring.

Located between the Badami museum and Bhoothnath temple complex

Its history right in front of your eye which instantly takes you back 1400 years back. The inscription has become understandably hazy after weathering for more than a millenium. Still standing next to it and can give any history buff goosebumps. You need to walk on an steep upward sloped road to reach it from the Badami archeological museum.

Ancient Inscription on the rock.Nice view good place for photo graphy Timing: From dawn to dusk on all days of the week 8 am to sunset Fee or Charge: Depends on the activity to be undertaken Photography: Allowed Time Spending:30min Video Camera: Allowed