The Nanjundeshwara Temple (also called Srikanteshwara Temple) is an ancient temple in the Hindu pilgrimage town of Nanjanagudu in the Karnataka state, Southern India.
It is known for the ancient temple of the god Nanjundeshwara.The Nanjundeshwara temple is located in the town on the right bank of river Kapila, a tributary of the Kaveri. Nanjangudu is also known as "Dakshina Prayaga" or "Prayag of South".
Nanju in Kannada means poison; the name Nanjundeshwara means the "God who Drank the Poison"
(halahala), a word that has its origins in the legend of the Great Churning of the Ocean of Milk; thus the town got the name 'Nanjangudu' which means "the abode of the god Nanjundeshwara.
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It is known for the ancient temple of the god Nanjundeshwara.The Nanjundeshwara temple is located in the town on the right bank of river Kapila, a tributary of the Kaveri. Nanjangudu is also known as "Dakshina Prayaga" or "Prayag of South".
Nanju in Kannada means poison; the name Nanjundeshwara means the "God who Drank the Poison"
(halahala), a word that has its origins in the legend of the Great Churning of the Ocean of Milk; thus the town got the name 'Nanjangudu' which means "the abode of the god Nanjundeshwara.
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Ancient shivling at Masroor Rock-Cut Temple.
The Masrur Temples, is an early 8th-century complex of rock-cut Hindu temples in the Kangra Valley of Beas River in Himachal Pradesh, India.
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The Masrur Temples, is an early 8th-century complex of rock-cut Hindu temples in the Kangra Valley of Beas River in Himachal Pradesh, India.
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Yaksha and Yakshini are regarded as divine beings.
They generally serve the Jinas as guardian angels and are frequently present in images.
One Impressive depictions from Karnataka is this images of chakreshvari yakshi & Gomukha Yaksha,they serve first tirthankara adinatha.
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They generally serve the Jinas as guardian angels and are frequently present in images.
One Impressive depictions from Karnataka is this images of chakreshvari yakshi & Gomukha Yaksha,they serve first tirthankara adinatha.
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#Nandi, #Rameshwara Temple, #KUBATURU, #Shivamogga district. #Rashtrakoota structure. 8th C E. Photo credits #Thiru Srinivasachar Gopal.
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🕉 A Stunning Icon of Hemadpanthi architecture, Built between 10th & 13th century,Sangameshwar Shiva Temple, Saswad, #Maharashtra stands guard over confluence of Chamli & Karha rivers surrounded by lush greenery with beautifully carved designs on pillars&walls🚩#IncredibleIndia
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