Bhitargaon Temple, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Built in 5th century by Gupta empire,
This is the oldest remaining brick/terracotta Hindu shrine with a roof & a high shikhara. The total height from ground to top is 68.25 feet. This temple has terracotta sculpture of Deities Ganesha, Durga(Mahisasurmardini) and also Ramayana Related sculptures.
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Built in 5th century by Gupta empire,
This is the oldest remaining brick/terracotta Hindu shrine with a roof & a high shikhara. The total height from ground to top is 68.25 feet. This temple has terracotta sculpture of Deities Ganesha, Durga(Mahisasurmardini) and also Ramayana Related sculptures.
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Hirapur Yogini temple is considered to be the most famous among the Yogini temples of Odisha & Madhya Pradesh.
There are just 54 statues in the circuler fashioned open air temple which doesn't have a roof like the usual Kalinga style of architecture seen across the state.
In the center is a Chandi Mandapa that has the remaining 8 Goddesses on all 4 sides, thus Hirapur Chausath Yogini temple has only statues of 62 Yoginis instead of 64.
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There are just 54 statues in the circuler fashioned open air temple which doesn't have a roof like the usual Kalinga style of architecture seen across the state.
In the center is a Chandi Mandapa that has the remaining 8 Goddesses on all 4 sides, thus Hirapur Chausath Yogini temple has only statues of 62 Yoginis instead of 64.
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The locals doesn't talk much about the Tantric Secrets of the place. The fear of Yoginis goes back all the way to ancient times. The Brahmanda Purans, one of the 18 major Puranas details facts about cult of Tantra Sadhana, it states that anyone who reveals the secrets of the Purana will be cursed by the Yoginis.
Some researchers have written about the temples & have mentioned that whosoever reveals the secrets becomes the food for the Yoginis.
The temple is believed to have been built by Queen Hiradevi of the Bramha dynasty during the 9th century.
The legend behind the temple, according to local priests, is that the Goddess Durga took the form of 64 demi-goddesses to defeat a demon. After the fight the 64 goddesses, equated with yoginis, asked Durga to commemorate them in the form of a temple structure.
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The locals doesn't talk much about the Tantric Secrets of the place. The fear of Yoginis goes back all the way to ancient times. The Brahmanda Purans, one of the 18 major Puranas details facts about cult of Tantra Sadhana, it states that anyone who reveals the secrets of the Purana will be cursed by the Yoginis.
Some researchers have written about the temples & have mentioned that whosoever reveals the secrets becomes the food for the Yoginis.
The temple is believed to have been built by Queen Hiradevi of the Bramha dynasty during the 9th century.
The legend behind the temple, according to local priests, is that the Goddess Durga took the form of 64 demi-goddesses to defeat a demon. After the fight the 64 goddesses, equated with yoginis, asked Durga to commemorate them in the form of a temple structure.
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The ancient civilization of India differs from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece, in that it's traditions have been preserved without a break, down to the present day.
Until the advent of the archeologists, the peasant of Egypt or Iraq had no knowledge of the culture of their forefathers. On the other hand the earliest of the Europeans to visit India found a culture fully conscious of its own antiquity - a culture that fundamentally remained unchanged for thousands of years. To this day humblest Indian recalls the names of chieftains who lived thousands of years back and the orthodox brahman in his daily worship repeats hymns composed even earlier.
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Until the advent of the archeologists, the peasant of Egypt or Iraq had no knowledge of the culture of their forefathers. On the other hand the earliest of the Europeans to visit India found a culture fully conscious of its own antiquity - a culture that fundamentally remained unchanged for thousands of years. To this day humblest Indian recalls the names of chieftains who lived thousands of years back and the orthodox brahman in his daily worship repeats hymns composed even earlier.
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The alluring shree ekvira devi temple situated in the vicinity of amba devi temple located in the heart of Amravati,
Maharashtra.
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Maharashtra.
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Real Kashmir
Every ancient temple has its own story, you just need to open its pages to read its Glory!!
1700 years old Shiv Temple, Pulwama, Kashmir
An ancient marvel this temple is equal in every dimension & roof has only one stone weighing 7.2 tonnes.
A symbol of Kashmiri Shaivism
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Every ancient temple has its own story, you just need to open its pages to read its Glory!!
1700 years old Shiv Temple, Pulwama, Kashmir
An ancient marvel this temple is equal in every dimension & roof has only one stone weighing 7.2 tonnes.
A symbol of Kashmiri Shaivism
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This is the Vimanam of Veera Narasimhar temple at Mangaimadam.
Mangaimadam is associated with Thirumangai Alwar.
Mangaimadam is second of the Pancha Narasimhar Kshetrams.
The vimanam sculptures are made of sudhai and the central figure is Kalinga Nardhana.
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Mangaimadam is associated with Thirumangai Alwar.
Mangaimadam is second of the Pancha Narasimhar Kshetrams.
The vimanam sculptures are made of sudhai and the central figure is Kalinga Nardhana.
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The Brihadisvar Mandir in Thanjavur Tamilnadu INDIA is an astonishing structure.
1. It's a 216ft constructed without Foundation!
2. An 81 ton Temple top or head (Single stone) is installed at the height of k216 feet high in 995 AC(1000+ years ago)
3. It was built using the puzzle technique ( Interlocking technology ) without cement etc.
4.The temple is a magnificent architectural construct that will never stop surprising anyone visiting the temple. Built using over 130,000 tons of granite
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE
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1. It's a 216ft constructed without Foundation!
2. An 81 ton Temple top or head (Single stone) is installed at the height of k216 feet high in 995 AC(1000+ years ago)
3. It was built using the puzzle technique ( Interlocking technology ) without cement etc.
4.The temple is a magnificent architectural construct that will never stop surprising anyone visiting the temple. Built using over 130,000 tons of granite
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE
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The ancient ruins of Vishnu temple in Bhatna area of Kishtwar.
The first picture is of stone art and believed to be among the first stone art made out of the Kashmir region.
The second one is of God Vishnu which is completely carved out from black stone
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The first picture is of stone art and believed to be among the first stone art made out of the Kashmir region.
The second one is of God Vishnu which is completely carved out from black stone
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Never forget your Roots...
Hindu temples at Kushab, Pakistan. Currently called Amba Sharif, these 6 story temples were last maintained by Hindu Shahi kings who ruled from Kabul. Still standing, after facing a 1000yrs of desecration beginning with Mahmud Ghaznavi
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Hindu temples at Kushab, Pakistan. Currently called Amba Sharif, these 6 story temples were last maintained by Hindu Shahi kings who ruled from Kabul. Still standing, after facing a 1000yrs of desecration beginning with Mahmud Ghaznavi
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