Valluvar Kottam is a monument in Chennai, dedicated to the classical Tamil poet philosopher Valluvar. It is the city’s biggest Tamil cultural centre.
Valluvar Kottam is located at the intersection of the Kodambakkam High road and the Village road in Nungambakkam neighbourhood of Chennai. The monument now stands at what was once the deepest point of a local lake called the Nungambakkam lake.
The chariot is made of around 3000 blocks of granite stone from Tiruvannamalai and weighs 2,700 tonnes. The largest of these stones weigh as much as 40 tonnes. The four giant-sized wheels of the chariot measure 11 feet in diameter and 2 feet in thickness. A life-size statue of Valluvar has been installed in the chariot. The chariot is adorned with the famed Kalamkari drawings.
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Valluvar Kottam is located at the intersection of the Kodambakkam High road and the Village road in Nungambakkam neighbourhood of Chennai. The monument now stands at what was once the deepest point of a local lake called the Nungambakkam lake.
The chariot is made of around 3000 blocks of granite stone from Tiruvannamalai and weighs 2,700 tonnes. The largest of these stones weigh as much as 40 tonnes. The four giant-sized wheels of the chariot measure 11 feet in diameter and 2 feet in thickness. A life-size statue of Valluvar has been installed in the chariot. The chariot is adorned with the famed Kalamkari drawings.
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Photograph of the Great Temple at Lonar, Buldana District, Maharashtra taken by Robert Gill in the 1860s.
Lonar Lake is an important Hindu site as it is considered to be the spot where Lord Vishnu overpowered the demon-giant Lonasur by throwing off the lid.
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Lonar Lake is an important Hindu site as it is considered to be the spot where Lord Vishnu overpowered the demon-giant Lonasur by throwing off the lid.
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Anjanadri Temple , Hampi .
The Anjaneyadri hill in Hampi lies in the centre of Anegondi area, Karnataka state, India. It is believed to be the birthplace of Shree Hanuman. Hills of Trimbakeshwar in the Nashik district of Maharashtra is also considered as a birth place of Hanuman. According to Hindu Dharma, Hanuman was born to Anjana and thus Hanuman was also called as Anjaneya, and his birthplace Anjaneyadri (Anjana's Hill).
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The Anjaneyadri hill in Hampi lies in the centre of Anegondi area, Karnataka state, India. It is believed to be the birthplace of Shree Hanuman. Hills of Trimbakeshwar in the Nashik district of Maharashtra is also considered as a birth place of Hanuman. According to Hindu Dharma, Hanuman was born to Anjana and thus Hanuman was also called as Anjaneya, and his birthplace Anjaneyadri (Anjana's Hill).
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Queen Mandodari and the women of Lanka mourning the death of Ravana.
Bas-relief of 9th century Prambanan temple, Java, Indonesia.
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Bas-relief of 9th century Prambanan temple, Java, Indonesia.
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Procession at the Great Temple of Jagannath on the occasion of Rath Yatra (Car Festival), Puri (Orissa), July 1818, a watercolor. Source: (
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The Divine family, a recent sculpture on the walls of #Someshwara temple, #MUDUGERE , #Channarayapatna, near Hassan. Photo credits #Thiru Srinivasachar Gopal.
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🕉 Only temple where Vigraha is upside down. Powerful Ulta HanumanJi Sanwar,Indore-his feet facing sky& head towards the ground as he enters Patal-lok to rescue Lord Rama & Lakshmana held captives by Demon Mahiravan. Lord Hanuman vanquishes Mahiravan&saves Lord Rama &Lakshmana🚩
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The Kailasha temple is the largest of the rock-cut Hindu temples at the Ellora Caves, Maharashtra, India.
A megalith carved from a rock cliff face, it is considered one of the most remarkable cave temples in the world because of its size, architecture and sculptural treatment, and "the climax of the rock-cut phase of Indian architecture".
The top of the superstructure over the sanctuary is 32.6 metres (107 feet) above the level of the court below, although the rock face slopes downwards from the rear of the temple to the front. It is made from a single rock.
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A megalith carved from a rock cliff face, it is considered one of the most remarkable cave temples in the world because of its size, architecture and sculptural treatment, and "the climax of the rock-cut phase of Indian architecture".
The top of the superstructure over the sanctuary is 32.6 metres (107 feet) above the level of the court below, although the rock face slopes downwards from the rear of the temple to the front. It is made from a single rock.
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The Base of the temple called – “Pancha Karma” is the representation of “Pancha Bhutas” responsible for the built up of Universe and Life.
These 5 different layers are studded with iconographical elements representing the Pancha Bhutas.
As per Silpa Sastras, on this part of the temple “Gaja Thara/Gaja Patta” (Elephant Band) is always at the bottom and “Hamsa Thara/ Hamsa Patta” (Swan Band) on the top.
Gaja signifies “Bhumi” & Hamsa the “Akasa”.
The Simha Patta (Lion Band) & Asva Patta (Horse Band) - Simha & Asva represent the aspect of Surya both signifying “Agni”.
The Makara Patta (Allegator Band) represents the “Varuna”, also is the Vahana of Maa Ganga.
The Patra patta (Leaf Band) is the representation of “Anahata Chakra” which signifies “Vayu”.
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These 5 different layers are studded with iconographical elements representing the Pancha Bhutas.
As per Silpa Sastras, on this part of the temple “Gaja Thara/Gaja Patta” (Elephant Band) is always at the bottom and “Hamsa Thara/ Hamsa Patta” (Swan Band) on the top.
Gaja signifies “Bhumi” & Hamsa the “Akasa”.
The Simha Patta (Lion Band) & Asva Patta (Horse Band) - Simha & Asva represent the aspect of Surya both signifying “Agni”.
The Makara Patta (Allegator Band) represents the “Varuna”, also is the Vahana of Maa Ganga.
The Patra patta (Leaf Band) is the representation of “Anahata Chakra” which signifies “Vayu”.
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Doors to the main shrine
On the lintel above the doorway to the main shrine there is a carving of Shiva and Parvathi sitting on Nandi.
Above the lintel is the carving of Keerthimukha with Makaras on both sides.Dwarapalakas are placed on both sides of the door.
The temple houses a large “Linga” in its garbha gudi (sanctum sanctorum) and an equally large and extremely carved Nandi (bull) that sits in a room whose walls are made of small windows carved in stone.
Intricate carvings are made on the walls surrounding the main door to the shrine.
🙏 Location : Sri Sadashiva Temple, Nuggehalli, Karnataka, India
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On the lintel above the doorway to the main shrine there is a carving of Shiva and Parvathi sitting on Nandi.
Above the lintel is the carving of Keerthimukha with Makaras on both sides.Dwarapalakas are placed on both sides of the door.
The temple houses a large “Linga” in its garbha gudi (sanctum sanctorum) and an equally large and extremely carved Nandi (bull) that sits in a room whose walls are made of small windows carved in stone.
Intricate carvings are made on the walls surrounding the main door to the shrine.
🙏 Location : Sri Sadashiva Temple, Nuggehalli, Karnataka, India
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