Exquisite relief of MahaVishnu with SriDevi and Bhudevi!
Sitting and standing!
Zoom in to see the awesome details!
Srivaikuntanatha Perumal temple, Srivaikuntam, TN
Sitting and standing!
Zoom in to see the awesome details!
Srivaikuntanatha Perumal temple, Srivaikuntam, TN
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Dakshinamurti, one of the forms Lord Shiva.
Sculpture is carved out from Sandstone, and it is on the outer wall of Kailasanathar temple, Kanchipuram.
Zoom in and see that face!
Kailasanathar temple of Kanchipuram is one of the oldest temples of India.
Sculpture is carved out from Sandstone, and it is on the outer wall of Kailasanathar temple, Kanchipuram.
Zoom in and see that face!
Kailasanathar temple of Kanchipuram is one of the oldest temples of India.
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Two beautiful reliefs of Baby Krishna from Parthasarathy temple, Chennai!
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I do not know how many of you know that there is a temple called Vanamamalai Perumal Temple at Nanguneri in south Tamizh Nadu.
This is an imposingly huge temple with impressive corridors having hundreds of pillars with full of magnificent carvings!
Just to give you an idea of this awe-inspiring temple I am posting 4 portions of corridors with pillars!
This is an imposingly huge temple with impressive corridors having hundreds of pillars with full of magnificent carvings!
Just to give you an idea of this awe-inspiring temple I am posting 4 portions of corridors with pillars!
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Very beautiful relief of Bhikshatana Murti!
Bhikshatana Murti is a form of the Shiva. This form symbolizes the destruction of ego, the renunciation of worldly attachments, and the attainment of spiritual liberation.
The concept of Bhikshatana emphasizes humility, detachment (vairagya), and the pursuit of the ultimate truth.
Periyanayaki Amman temple, Devikapuram, TN
Bhikshatana Murti is a form of the Shiva. This form symbolizes the destruction of ego, the renunciation of worldly attachments, and the attainment of spiritual liberation.
The concept of Bhikshatana emphasizes humility, detachment (vairagya), and the pursuit of the ultimate truth.
Periyanayaki Amman temple, Devikapuram, TN
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This grand temple is full of exotic sculpture!
Vanamamalai Perumal Temple, Nanguneri
Vanamamalai Perumal Temple, Nanguneri
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Tiniest Remover of Obstacle - Pillaiyar/Ganesha from my collection!
Can you believe that He is barely an inch tall?
Micro carving from Airavateswarar Temple, Darasuram
Brihadeeswarar Temple at Tanjavur features large, monumental sculptures, matching the grand scale of the temple itself; many figures are massive and boldly carved, often several feet in height.
In contrast, Airavateswarar temple, Darasuram is famous for its miniature, highly intricate sculptures, where figures are much smaller, finer, and more delicate.
The sculptures at Brihadeeswarar emphasize power, volume, and grandeur, while those at Airavateswarar temple, Darasuram emphasize precision, detail, and craftsmanship on a smaller scale.
Brihadeeswarar impresses with size, while Airavateswarar temple, Darasuram impresses with detail, making the two Chola masterpieces complementary in style and scale.
Can you believe that He is barely an inch tall?
Micro carving from Airavateswarar Temple, Darasuram
Brihadeeswarar Temple at Tanjavur features large, monumental sculptures, matching the grand scale of the temple itself; many figures are massive and boldly carved, often several feet in height.
In contrast, Airavateswarar temple, Darasuram is famous for its miniature, highly intricate sculptures, where figures are much smaller, finer, and more delicate.
The sculptures at Brihadeeswarar emphasize power, volume, and grandeur, while those at Airavateswarar temple, Darasuram emphasize precision, detail, and craftsmanship on a smaller scale.
Brihadeeswarar impresses with size, while Airavateswarar temple, Darasuram impresses with detail, making the two Chola masterpieces complementary in style and scale.
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If you want to see some of the best sculptures of Madanika (also called Salabhanjika or Shilabalika) in India you can visit three temples:
Chennakesava temple, Belur (Picture-1)
Kamalishwara Temple, Jalasangvi (Picture-2) and
Ramappa Temple, Palampet (Picture-3)
The Madanikas here show an astonishing variety of poses and moods!
Chennakesava temple, Belur (Picture-1)
Kamalishwara Temple, Jalasangvi (Picture-2) and
Ramappa Temple, Palampet (Picture-3)
The Madanikas here show an astonishing variety of poses and moods!
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