Ladh khan temple,Aihole

"Lad Khan temple" in Aihole is considered to be one of the earliest

temples in India. It was built around 450 AD.
It has a primitive air about it with a cave like appearance noticeable
especially in the massive pillars with bracket capitals and the flat
roofs.
It has no sign of a shikhara.
Based on a wooden construction design , the square and rectangular
plan has a steep roof, which is an adaptation of wooden styles in
stone. The temple is approached by a porch with square pillars.
 It consists of a shrine with Mandapa in
front of it.
The God worshipped here is Lord Shiva.
The temple was built in a Panchayat
style, indicating a very early experiment
in temple construction.
The windows were filled up with lattice
work in the northern style .
On the outer walls of the temple to the
north, south and east are pierced
windows to receive light from outside.
Originally, this temple was intended to be
dedicated to Lord Vishnu, but now it houses a
Shiva Linga. There is a shrine on the
roof and three sides have idols of Vishnu, Surya
and Devi .
Carvings on ceiling The Nandi Shiva linga

Shrine on the top

The Durga temple, Aihole
'Durga temple' is one among the most prominent temple at Aihole.
This temple has a straight front and a rounded apse,resembling the
Buddhist temples.
 A unique element of this temple is the circumambulatory provision
inside the temple (corridor around the shrine that continues to the
Mandapa).
The outer walls of the temple have intricately carved figures of
Narasimha, Mahishasuramardini, Varaha, Vishnu, etc . Pierced
windows are provided with pleasing patterns to allow light into
the hall. The shikhara seems to be influenced from the North
Indian style of architecture.

The entrance Carving on the ceiling

 Majestic Door Frame Window Pattern

The Corridor Narasimha Surya Deva with His Consorts Varaha