God Brahma on his vahan Swan!
Look at the face in the close up shot!
Wow!
How beautiful and serene it is!!!!
Thillai Nataraja temple, Chidambaram
Look at the face in the close up shot!
Wow!
How beautiful and serene it is!!!!
Thillai Nataraja temple, Chidambaram
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1,000-year-old Chola-era fresco paintings!
The first-floor circumambulatory passage of the Peruvudaiyar Kovil features rare 1,000-year-old Chola-era fresco paintings, hidden beneath later 17th-century Nayak murals.
The murals are located in a narrow, dark corridor (pradakshina path) on the first floor, running between the inner and outer walls of the sanctum sanctorum.
In 1931, history professor S.K. Govindasamy discovered the Chola paintings, which were covered by Nayak-era paintings.
Chola artisans used a fresco-secco technique, applying pigments onto a smooth, wet, lime-plastered surface, which created a durable, lasting layer.
The first-floor circumambulatory passage of the Peruvudaiyar Kovil features rare 1,000-year-old Chola-era fresco paintings, hidden beneath later 17th-century Nayak murals.
The murals are located in a narrow, dark corridor (pradakshina path) on the first floor, running between the inner and outer walls of the sanctum sanctorum.
In 1931, history professor S.K. Govindasamy discovered the Chola paintings, which were covered by Nayak-era paintings.
Chola artisans used a fresco-secco technique, applying pigments onto a smooth, wet, lime-plastered surface, which created a durable, lasting layer.
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All the four dancing troupes here are only 7 inches tall!
Airavateswarar temple, Darasuram
Airavateswarar temple, Darasuram
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I do not know who this Goddess with four hands is!
But I am awestruck with her beauty!
Look at that stunningly beautiful life like face of her!
The sculptor has literally infused life into the stone!
Outstanding creation!
Thillai Natarajar temple, Chidambaram
But I am awestruck with her beauty!
Look at that stunningly beautiful life like face of her!
The sculptor has literally infused life into the stone!
Outstanding creation!
Thillai Natarajar temple, Chidambaram
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One of its kind sculpture!
The Kola Kala Bhairavar is a distinct and rare form of God Bhairavar who can be seen ONLY in Airavateswarar temple, Darasuram.
While most Bhairava shrines depict the deity with a dog as a vahana, the Darasuram Kala Bhairava is notable for his fierce "Kola" (meaning "form" or "appearance")
He has 4 faces.
Flame on his head and there are 14 snakes on his body.
Like, Anklets on his legs and hands are snake,
Earrings are snake,
Yajñopavīta is a snake,
Udhirabandham on his hips is a snake.
This sculpture is made of black basalt stone!
The Kola Kala Bhairavar is a distinct and rare form of God Bhairavar who can be seen ONLY in Airavateswarar temple, Darasuram.
While most Bhairava shrines depict the deity with a dog as a vahana, the Darasuram Kala Bhairava is notable for his fierce "Kola" (meaning "form" or "appearance")
He has 4 faces.
Flame on his head and there are 14 snakes on his body.
Like, Anklets on his legs and hands are snake,
Earrings are snake,
Yajñopavīta is a snake,
Udhirabandham on his hips is a snake.
This sculpture is made of black basalt stone!
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This single sculpture is enough to reveal the extraordinary skill and artistic mastery attained by our ancient sculptors a thousand years ago!!!
You must look closely and observe every detail to truly appreciate its beauty.
Athmanathar temple , Avudayar Koil, TN
You must look closely and observe every detail to truly appreciate its beauty.
Athmanathar temple , Avudayar Koil, TN
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The seven-tiered ராஜகோபுரம் of the Bhu Varaha Swamy Temple, Srimushnam rises majestically above the temple complex!
Built in the classic Dravidian style, the tower is adorned with tiers of sculpted figures and ornamental cornices.
Though the temple has two gateway towers, the western seven-tiered gopuram is the principal entrance used by devotees.
The tower reflects the architectural contributions of the Vijayanagara and Nayak periods, blending strength with artistic refinement.
Standing before it, one is struck not only by its height and beauty, but also by the spiritual aura it lends to the ancient temple.
Built in the classic Dravidian style, the tower is adorned with tiers of sculpted figures and ornamental cornices.
Though the temple has two gateway towers, the western seven-tiered gopuram is the principal entrance used by devotees.
The tower reflects the architectural contributions of the Vijayanagara and Nayak periods, blending strength with artistic refinement.
Standing before it, one is struck not only by its height and beauty, but also by the spiritual aura it lends to the ancient temple.
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Ardhanareesvarar!
This is the most beautiful bronze in Govt Museum Chennai.
It is from Tiruvengadu, TN
10th century Chola Bronze!
This is the most beautiful bronze in Govt Museum Chennai.
It is from Tiruvengadu, TN
10th century Chola Bronze!
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