Badavilinga Temple is the home for the largest monolithic Linga in Hampi. This is located near the Lakshmi Narasimha Temple.
It is installed inside a small chamber that has a single opening in front. The Linga was commissioned by a peasant woman. On the Linga there are the three eyes carved on it. They depict the eyes of Lord Shiva. The sanctum containing the Linga is always filled with water at the base as the water channel flows through it.
The Linga was commissioned by a peasant woman. In the local language the term Badva means poor and the temple derived its name from the same word.
It is installed inside a small chamber that has a single opening in front. The Linga was commissioned by a peasant woman. On the Linga there are the three eyes carved on it. They depict the eyes of Lord Shiva. The sanctum containing the Linga is always filled with water at the base as the water channel flows through it. The Linga was commissioned by a peasant woman. In the local language the term Badva means poor and the temple derived its name from the same word.
Nice shot. I like the way the light comes in to the picture.
ReplyDeleteI didn't knew the peasant part..:)
ReplyDeleteThats some edifice! Brilliant!
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You live in a beautiful country
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Interesting!
ReplyDeleteThe richness of the culture and history! Have a wonderful weekend my dear friend.
ReplyDeleteAs with any monolithic place, it must be almost haunting and spiritual to visit it. How very interesting. What exactly does the word *Linga* means?
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Zuzana
Great stone.
ReplyDeleteReally and interesting place.
I have been to this place and it was amazing. While reading your post I was remembering my trip. You have taken wonderful picture.
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ReplyDeletei like the name of the temple and its meaning.
~laura
Fascinating.. Thanks for photo and commentary always enjoyable
ReplyDeleteInteresting to read
ReplyDeleteand to see it :-)
Wonderful shot !!
One of the many mysteries of India! I should like to know the reason why the poor woman commissioned the Linga. What exactly is a Linga, what is it used for?
ReplyDeleteThanks for an interesting and informative post. Your picture shows a very serene scene.
ReplyDeleteInteresting bit of information... the most intriguing part of the Shiva Linga is what it actually depict.
ReplyDeleteGood to be back in hampi again.Never realized there were so much to see in hampi
Thanks to all the appreciation. Just thought of answering a common question "What is Lingam?"
ReplyDeleteThe Lingam (the Sanskrit meaning "mark" or "sign") is a symbol for the worship of the Hindu deity Shiva.
Terrific shot for the day, Rajesh! And I always learn something from your posts and that's the best of all! Have a great weekend!
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Very informative and interesting, great shot too!
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What an educational post for today. Thanks for sharing.
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The size of this must be impressive to see in person.
ReplyDeleteInteresting story and background about how it came about.
It is always so interesting to learn about other cultures. This is a lovely Shadow Shot.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful in its simplicity. Thanks for the lesson, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting shadow shot. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteIts not very often u see a linga with eyes carved.. A great piece of info..
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that is so interesting!
ReplyDeletelovely photograph too!
I would love to see that in person, thankfully your photography is the next best thing to being there.
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Interesting post and a nice shadow shot!
ReplyDeleteInteresting shot! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI wonder how long it takes to make this kind of miracles? Years?
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Thanks for sharing your unique SS and the info about it!
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ReplyDeleteVery interesting indeed. Namaste!
ReplyDeletevery unique in nature
ReplyDeletelong back as child I had visited Hampi and was mesmerized by the temples and sculptures scattered all around the memory of that place is still fresh in my mind and hope to revisit Hampi again.
ReplyDeleteThe sunshine coming through the top cast a wonderful glow.
ReplyDeleteNice shot, Rajesh.
Are those pictures taken by you.Truly professional work. Great job!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots !! I Would love to visit this temple some day !!
ReplyDeleteJames, Tarun, Amy, Rakesh, Riet, Spiderdama, Kirigalpoththa, Phivos, Regina, Laura, Joe: Thanks for the appreciation.
ReplyDeleteProtege, Wil: The Lingam (the Sanskrit meaning "mark" or "sign") is a symbol for the worship of the Hindu deity Shiva.
Anya, George, Sylvia, Chubskulit, simchieinspires, Juana, Bobbie, tapirgal, Cassie, Bhushavali, magiceye: Thanks for the appreciation.
Babli, Sumandbray: Thanks, This place can be visited any number of times. It is always interesting.
Guy, Dorte, christina, BLOGitse, Jane, fufu, Deepak, Pam, David: Thanks for the appreciation.
Rekhha, Bharath: Thanks, This place can be visited any number of times. It is always interesting.
I was here couple of weeks ago! Wonderful place!
ReplyDeleteThe sunlight falling on the lingam is making it look all the more divine.. Wonderful capture.
ReplyDeletepeasant woman? hmm thats interesting
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