ASIGoI protected, #Jain site at Arattipura/Aretippur, Mandya dt #Karnataka
Ancient name: Tippuru
Built by: Gangas
Has 2 hillocks: Kanakagiri/Chikkabetta & Savanappana Betta/Dodabetta
Finds: Temple ruins, Inscriptions, Tirthankars, Bahubali, Saraswati etc
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Ancient name: Tippuru
Built by: Gangas
Has 2 hillocks: Kanakagiri/Chikkabetta & Savanappana Betta/Dodabetta
Finds: Temple ruins, Inscriptions, Tirthankars, Bahubali, Saraswati etc
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🕉 What a Beauty!
Devi Mahisasuramardini at Ranikivav, Patan, #Gujarat.
Slayer of Mahishasura- a buffalo Asura, son of Mahish.
Navaratri festival eulogizes this battle between Mahishasura & Ma Durga,ending in #VijayaDashami -celebration of his ultimate defeat🚩
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Devi Mahisasuramardini at Ranikivav, Patan, #Gujarat.
Slayer of Mahishasura- a buffalo Asura, son of Mahish.
Navaratri festival eulogizes this battle between Mahishasura & Ma Durga,ending in #VijayaDashami -celebration of his ultimate defeat🚩
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An architectural Marvel-The Sanctuary Of Chennakeshava Mandir..!
Chennakeshava also referred to as Keshava, Kesava or Vijayanarayana Mandir of Belur, is a 12th-century Hindu Mandir in Hassan district of Karnataka. Belur Mandir was commissioned by King Vishnuvardhana in 1117 CE.
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Chennakeshava also referred to as Keshava, Kesava or Vijayanarayana Mandir of Belur, is a 12th-century Hindu Mandir in Hassan district of Karnataka. Belur Mandir was commissioned by King Vishnuvardhana in 1117 CE.
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The ancient Shivling at Gomukh Kund in Chittorgarh Fort, Rajasthan receives continuous water flow akin to an abhishekam.
At times the water rises to cover the entire Shivling..!
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At times the water rises to cover the entire Shivling..!
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This magnificent Pathirakali Amman Mandir is in Trincomalee, Eastern Province of Sri Lanka.
Dedicated to the Devi Bhadrakali, a form of Devi Kali Amman.
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Dedicated to the Devi Bhadrakali, a form of Devi Kali Amman.
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The Kandariya Mahadev Temple.
An 11th century temple, is the tallest, largest & most stunning in the Khajuraho complex, Madhya Pradesh.
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An 11th century temple, is the tallest, largest & most stunning in the Khajuraho complex, Madhya Pradesh.
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KESHAVA, A Hoysala sculpture from ARALAGUPPE, Tumakur district, 13th CE. Photo credits Thiru Srinivasachar Gopal.
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Khodaldham temple, Kagvad.
KHODALDHAM is an inspiration, magnificent and beautiful in every way, is unique and first of its kind. Spreaded in vast area playing the node and functions of various activities in guiding and pushing forward the community. It is truly a spiritually uplifting experience to witness the faith of the devotees.
It is one of the largest comprehensive Hindu temples, measures 299 ft long, 253 ft wide and 135 ft high, covering vast area. In this magnificent temple, idols of Maa Khodiyar together with Maa Amba, Maa Bahuchar, Maa Verai, Maa Mahakali, Maa Annapurna, Maa Gautral, Maa Randal, Maa Butbhavani, Maa Brahamani, Maa Momai, Maa Chamunda, Maa Gel and Maa Shihori to put in and consecrate.
(SOURCE - Official Website of the temple)
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KHODALDHAM is an inspiration, magnificent and beautiful in every way, is unique and first of its kind. Spreaded in vast area playing the node and functions of various activities in guiding and pushing forward the community. It is truly a spiritually uplifting experience to witness the faith of the devotees.
It is one of the largest comprehensive Hindu temples, measures 299 ft long, 253 ft wide and 135 ft high, covering vast area. In this magnificent temple, idols of Maa Khodiyar together with Maa Amba, Maa Bahuchar, Maa Verai, Maa Mahakali, Maa Annapurna, Maa Gautral, Maa Randal, Maa Butbhavani, Maa Brahamani, Maa Momai, Maa Chamunda, Maa Gel and Maa Shihori to put in and consecrate.
(SOURCE - Official Website of the temple)
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Meenakshi Amman temple 🙏
Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple is a historic Hindu temple located in the temple city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi, a form of Parvati, and her consort, Sundareshwar, a form of Shiva. The temple is at the center of the ancient temple city of Madurai mentioned in the Tamil Sangam literature, with the goddess temple mentioned in 6th-century-CE texts. This temple is one of the Paadal Petra Sthalam. The Paadal Petra sthalam are 275 temples of lord Shiva that are revered in the verses of Tamil Saiva Nayanars of 6th-9th century CE.
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Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple is a historic Hindu temple located in the temple city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi, a form of Parvati, and her consort, Sundareshwar, a form of Shiva. The temple is at the center of the ancient temple city of Madurai mentioned in the Tamil Sangam literature, with the goddess temple mentioned in 6th-century-CE texts. This temple is one of the Paadal Petra Sthalam. The Paadal Petra sthalam are 275 temples of lord Shiva that are revered in the verses of Tamil Saiva Nayanars of 6th-9th century CE.
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Crumbling #Jain Temples, Scattered statues & a Museum in Deuli, Harup & Suisa, Purulia District, #WestBengal. #Purulia had the largest concentration of Jain Temples that have crumbled to dust, only few have survived. :(
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