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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बंगाल में पाल सेना साम्राज्य के समय की लगभग 9वीं शताब्दी की एक बौनी विष्णु मूर्ति, नदी की रेत से बिस्तर ओन्डग्राम ब्लॉक बंकुरा जिले, पश्चिम बंगाल के तट पर खोजी गई।. इस क्षेत्र में बंगाल में 8वीं शताब्दी का सबसे पुराना मंदिर भी है और यह एक विरासत स्थल है।
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This more or less comprehensively sums up the view of this majestic temple - an iconic creation of the Pallava era. A majestic creation of King Narasimhavarman, the second aka Rajasimhan - one of the greatest and the mightiest Pallava kings. Did not have this view with me and decided to go there and get this one recently. Unsurpassed, beauty, grandeur and excellence.
In the frame: The iconic Shore Temple, Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu State, India.
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In the frame: The iconic Shore Temple, Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu State, India.
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Majestic Ganesha murti carved out of a single boulder amidst lush green hilltop of matheran ( Maharashtra)
During monsoons, the views this spot offers leaves the visitors breathless!
visit this place atleast one time..U can't find enough words to describe this sight!
Om sree Ganeshay Namah
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During monsoons, the views this spot offers leaves the visitors breathless!
visit this place atleast one time..U can't find enough words to describe this sight!
Om sree Ganeshay Namah
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Ancient temple of Maharashtra Krishnabai Temple which located in Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra - India
The Krishnabai Temple is believed to be the source of the Krishna River.
The temple was built in 1888 by a ruler of Ratnagiri on a hill above the Krishna valley,
There is a Gomukh in the temple, a small stream of river flowing from that Gaumukh falls into the Kund, which is the source of the river Krishna,
The stone carved pillars and ceilings are the specialty of this temple.
The temple has a beautiful idol of Shivalinga and Shir Krishna.
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The Krishnabai Temple is believed to be the source of the Krishna River.
The temple was built in 1888 by a ruler of Ratnagiri on a hill above the Krishna valley,
There is a Gomukh in the temple, a small stream of river flowing from that Gaumukh falls into the Kund, which is the source of the river Krishna,
The stone carved pillars and ceilings are the specialty of this temple.
The temple has a beautiful idol of Shivalinga and Shir Krishna.
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The ancients are calling you.
Calling you through the divine carvings of our temples.
In Pic: Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple, Bangalore.
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Calling you through the divine carvings of our temples.
In Pic: Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple, Bangalore.
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8th century complex of rock cut Hindu temple in the Kangra Valley Beas River in Himachal Pradesh.
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MELAKADAMBUR - AMRITHAKADESHWARAR TEMPLE, TAMILNADU, India
31 km frm Chidambaram, built by Kulottunga Chola-1 "1113 CE"
This Shivan temple is a one of the Paadal Petra Thalams. ( The Paadal Petra Thalam are 275 temples that are revered in the verses of Saiva Nayanar's in the 6th-9th century CE.)
This Shivalinga is Swayambhulinga.
There are nine types of hindu temple structures, amongst them, Karakkoil also called Amruthkadeshwarar temple,this temple Vimana is in Chariot like structure.
The structure is pulled by horses looks an enchanting appearance.
The temple is finely sculptured with many purana stories like Ramayana, Krishnaleela, Nayanmar stories and other stories and other stories of Lord shiva
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31 km frm Chidambaram, built by Kulottunga Chola-1 "1113 CE"
This Shivan temple is a one of the Paadal Petra Thalams. ( The Paadal Petra Thalam are 275 temples that are revered in the verses of Saiva Nayanar's in the 6th-9th century CE.)
This Shivalinga is Swayambhulinga.
There are nine types of hindu temple structures, amongst them, Karakkoil also called Amruthkadeshwarar temple,this temple Vimana is in Chariot like structure.
The structure is pulled by horses looks an enchanting appearance.
The temple is finely sculptured with many purana stories like Ramayana, Krishnaleela, Nayanmar stories and other stories and other stories of Lord shiva
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பூவராகமூர்த்தி - நாயக்கர் கலைப்பாணி : அழகர் கோயில், மதுரை
Pillar relief of Vamana avatar in Azhagar kovil, Madurai
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Pillar relief of Vamana avatar in Azhagar kovil, Madurai
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