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Though the architectural style and detailed carvings of both temple are more or less same but their religious gods are different. One side as the city Belur were dominated by Vaishnavites and that is why the religious God of Chennakeshava Temple is Keshav, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, while the large number of people of Halebeed were Shaivites, and expressing theirs faith Halebeedu Temple were built with principle god Lord Shiva.
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Though the architectural style and detailed carvings of both temple are more or less same but their religious gods are different. One side as the city Belur were dominated by Vaishnavites and that is why the religious God of Chennakeshava Temple is Keshav, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, while the large number of people of Halebeed were Shaivites, and expressing theirs faith Halebeedu Temple were built with principle god Lord Shiva.
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Things what our Ancestors did thousand of years ago make people surprise today also. Salute to those hands who carved these divine world of dreams on to the stones.
Bateshwar ( 8th to 9th century),Morena MP
Bharat ( India)
Bateshwar temples are a group of nearly 200 sandstone Hindu temples and their ruins in north Madhya Pradesh in post-Gupta, early Gurjar-Pratihara style of North Indian temple architecture. It is about 35 kilometres (22 mi) north of Gwalior and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of Morena town. The temples are mostly small and spread over about 25 acres (10 ha) site. They are dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Shakti - representing the three major traditions within Hinduism. The site is within the Chambal River valley ravines, on the north-western slope of a hill near Padavali known for its major medieval era Vishnu temple. The Bateshwar temples were built between the 8th and the 10th-century.The site is likely named after the Bhuteshvar Temple, the largest Shiva temple at the site.
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Bateshwar ( 8th to 9th century),Morena MP
Bharat ( India)
Bateshwar temples are a group of nearly 200 sandstone Hindu temples and their ruins in north Madhya Pradesh in post-Gupta, early Gurjar-Pratihara style of North Indian temple architecture. It is about 35 kilometres (22 mi) north of Gwalior and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of Morena town. The temples are mostly small and spread over about 25 acres (10 ha) site. They are dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Shakti - representing the three major traditions within Hinduism. The site is within the Chambal River valley ravines, on the north-western slope of a hill near Padavali known for its major medieval era Vishnu temple. The Bateshwar temples were built between the 8th and the 10th-century.The site is likely named after the Bhuteshvar Temple, the largest Shiva temple at the site.
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The Ranga Mantapa of Vittala Temple is one of its main attractions. The large mantapa is renowned for its 56 musical pillars. These musical pillars are also known as SAREGAMA pillars, indicating the musical notes emitted by them. The musical notes and emanated when the pillars are tapped gently.
There are a set of main pillars and several sets of minor pillars inside the Mantapa. Each main pillar provides support to the ceiling of the Ranga Mantapa. The main pillars are designed as musical instruments.
Every main pillar is surrounded by 7 minor pillars. These 7 pillars emit 7 different musical notes from the representative musical instruments. The notes emanating from these pillars vary in sound quality depending on whether the instrument is a percussion, string or wind instrument.
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There are a set of main pillars and several sets of minor pillars inside the Mantapa. Each main pillar provides support to the ceiling of the Ranga Mantapa. The main pillars are designed as musical instruments.
Every main pillar is surrounded by 7 minor pillars. These 7 pillars emit 7 different musical notes from the representative musical instruments. The notes emanating from these pillars vary in sound quality depending on whether the instrument is a percussion, string or wind instrument.
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Feel the precison of the chisels that were used to carve the pillars & these are just few of over 1500 more inside the Ranakpur Jain Temple, Rajasthan.
Pranam to those architects with such an imagination, workamanship, dedication & above all the great architectural knowledge.
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Pranam to those architects with such an imagination, workamanship, dedication & above all the great architectural knowledge.
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Parshwanath temple, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India
Khajuraho is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country that is famous for its temples and fantastic architectures. The Parshwanath temple is a Jain Temple built by the then Chandela Ruler Dhanga during the early 10th century. This temple falls in the category of Alankrit temples and is a symbol of the king’s devotion and love. It is dedicated to Teerthankar.
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Khajuraho is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country that is famous for its temples and fantastic architectures. The Parshwanath temple is a Jain Temple built by the then Chandela Ruler Dhanga during the early 10th century. This temple falls in the category of Alankrit temples and is a symbol of the king’s devotion and love. It is dedicated to Teerthankar.
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This part of the temple group is famous for its perfect vastu maintained constructions. This is the perfect example of the expert talent of the craftsmen of that era. This temple is said to be the largest and the most beautiful of all the Jain Temples of Khajuraho. In spite of its simple design it attracts numerous visitors to it all over the year. It is completely different from all the other temples in the group.
This temple does not have any windows. It is known that in earlier times a majestic statue of Shri Adinath ji was established in this temple but in present time you will find a majestic statue of Shri Parshwanath Ji in the same position in place of the other statue. This temple is mainly a dedication to Shri Adinath ji.
The temple is built on a huge platform void of all designs and motifs. But, it seems there are a lot of attractive things that are worth admiring. The main temple complex has a beautiful mandap and a parikrama hall. Both of these look just too beautiful with all the maintenance.
This temple is mainly popular for its number of idols. These surround the temple that is very precisely built. All the idols depict the beauty of feminism. The temple can be entered after crossing seven gates that have maheen craftwork on them. Various motifs of male, female, Gemini, trees, flowers, Ganga, Yamuna, etc can be seen on the walls here. In the temple there are many idols of female Goddesses playing musical instruments like gandarva, manjeera, shankha, mridanga and vadya. The temple also comprises of idols of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.
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This part of the temple group is famous for its perfect vastu maintained constructions. This is the perfect example of the expert talent of the craftsmen of that era. This temple is said to be the largest and the most beautiful of all the Jain Temples of Khajuraho. In spite of its simple design it attracts numerous visitors to it all over the year. It is completely different from all the other temples in the group.
This temple does not have any windows. It is known that in earlier times a majestic statue of Shri Adinath ji was established in this temple but in present time you will find a majestic statue of Shri Parshwanath Ji in the same position in place of the other statue. This temple is mainly a dedication to Shri Adinath ji.
The temple is built on a huge platform void of all designs and motifs. But, it seems there are a lot of attractive things that are worth admiring. The main temple complex has a beautiful mandap and a parikrama hall. Both of these look just too beautiful with all the maintenance.
This temple is mainly popular for its number of idols. These surround the temple that is very precisely built. All the idols depict the beauty of feminism. The temple can be entered after crossing seven gates that have maheen craftwork on them. Various motifs of male, female, Gemini, trees, flowers, Ganga, Yamuna, etc can be seen on the walls here. In the temple there are many idols of female Goddesses playing musical instruments like gandarva, manjeera, shankha, mridanga and vadya. The temple also comprises of idols of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.
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Brahmeswara Temple, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Built by Kolavati Devi, Mother of Somavamsi King Udyotakesari 1000+ Years ago. Dedicated To Bhagwan Shiva this Temple is a Panchayatana Temple consisting of Main shrine & four subsidiary shrines in four corners around the Temple.
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Built by Kolavati Devi, Mother of Somavamsi King Udyotakesari 1000+ Years ago. Dedicated To Bhagwan Shiva this Temple is a Panchayatana Temple consisting of Main shrine & four subsidiary shrines in four corners around the Temple.
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The Hoysala marvel, VENU GOPALA, relocated (from submerged temple near KRS dam) at KANNAMBADI village, North Bank. 13th CE.
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It is difficult to de addict yourself from the beauty and grandeur of the sculptures at Mamallapurma, near Chennai which is the abode of the excellence of the Pallava architecture. Here is a picture of the Nandi facing one of the Rathas. Although not ornamental like the other Nandis that one sees elsewhere in Tamil Nadu and parts of South India this one plain and simple yet so lifelike.
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Basadi Betta Temple, Karnataka
A uniquely constructed Jain Temple with peacock feature design, Basadi Betta Temple is a rare architectural beauty, stunningly spectacular in its bright blue-green shades. This unique design is the first of its kind in Jain history. A significant pilgrimage centre for Jains in the southern state of Karnataka, Basadi Betta Temple even holds a Guinness World Record for its rare and unique structure. This temple is in in the foothills of the ever-scenic Mandaragiri Hills, near Bangalore. The huge statue of Chandraprabhu Tirthankara is another striking attraction here.
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A uniquely constructed Jain Temple with peacock feature design, Basadi Betta Temple is a rare architectural beauty, stunningly spectacular in its bright blue-green shades. This unique design is the first of its kind in Jain history. A significant pilgrimage centre for Jains in the southern state of Karnataka, Basadi Betta Temple even holds a Guinness World Record for its rare and unique structure. This temple is in in the foothills of the ever-scenic Mandaragiri Hills, near Bangalore. The huge statue of Chandraprabhu Tirthankara is another striking attraction here.
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Ucchi Pillayar Temple, is a 7th-century temple, one dedicated to Lord Ganesh located a top of Rockfort, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, Bharat (India).
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Many architectural wonders that eventually you start thinking there’s nothing in the world that can impress you anymore. Then you stumble upon something as magnificent as the Sanctuary of Truth, Pattaya, and your jaw drops to the ground.
The humongous wooden castle that looks like a building taken out of Alice’s wonderland is one of those things you just need to see at least once in your lifetime
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The humongous wooden castle that looks like a building taken out of Alice’s wonderland is one of those things you just need to see at least once in your lifetime
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Konark Sun Temple (Konark Surya Mandir) is a 13th-century CE (year 1250) Sun temple at Konark about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northeast from Puri on the coastline of Odisha, India. The temple is attributed to king Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty about 1250 CE.
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Narasimha avatar shown in full action, with HIranyakasibhu's intestine being pulled out of his body and interwined all-over the ferocious Narasimha's body. Madurai Nayaka period work in Azhagar kovil, Madurai
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Sahasra.. 'Shiva Pindi' (Lingam) Pateshwar temple Complex, Shiva Temple...in Satara District Maharashtra......In central chamber alone..there must be of thousand ranging from the thumb-nail size, representationthrough to the almost monolithic in main
central 'Sahasra Shiva' pindi is
impressive at nearly 2 mtr long and one meter high.
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central 'Sahasra Shiva' pindi is
impressive at nearly 2 mtr long and one meter high.
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Vishwakarma is the craftsman's deity and the divine architect of the gods. Also, known as Tvastar in earlier texts.
Interestingly Vishwakarma is shown holding various instruments including what looks like a Theodolite an instrument used for leveling before construction.
The Vishwakarma Statue at Chakreshwar Temple Nalasopara Maharashtra clearly shows one of the heads seeing through an optical device called Theodolite, used for engineering and land survey.
Other statues of Vishwakarma are shown holding instruments that we can only guess at.
Please give comments about these instruments on the pictures below.
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Interestingly Vishwakarma is shown holding various instruments including what looks like a Theodolite an instrument used for leveling before construction.
The Vishwakarma Statue at Chakreshwar Temple Nalasopara Maharashtra clearly shows one of the heads seeing through an optical device called Theodolite, used for engineering and land survey.
Other statues of Vishwakarma are shown holding instruments that we can only guess at.
Please give comments about these instruments on the pictures below.
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