Murals of Laxminarayan Temple, Orchha
In Orchha (State: Madhya Pradesh) the Laxminarayan Temple of 1622 is one of the most important tourist attraction of the place.
The inner portion of the temple in the ceilings are adorned with murals, where the themes are based on Sage Valmiki’s Ramayana, and the poet, Tulsidas’, Ram Charitra Manas. In the painting above among other things one can see Lord Krishna with Radha.
The vivacious colors of the frescoes are still retained. In the painting above there are various animals like men on elephants and horses. There are also peacocks at the corners.
So intricate...it is so tough to paint on ceilings!
ReplyDeletemust be thousand years old - correct?
ReplyDeleteAnd visibility is clear.
Old is Gold.
incredibly intricate and old too. how wonderful.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting temple.
ReplyDeletelove the peacocks!
ReplyDeleteI love to paint and I always admire artist that could paint so vividly and with such a detail and imagination on murals.;)) These images always tell a story and it is wonderful to read it in pictures.
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Meravigliose foto !
ReplyDeleteBuona giornata :-))
Absolutely marvelous! I don't have words to describe what I feel when I look at these wonders!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing!
wow! pretty cool! so classic!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! 1622 - and still being appreciated!
ReplyDeleteThinking of murals I usual imagine something ugly - here they are masterpiece! Sheer beauty!
ReplyDeleteGreat paintings. Isn't it surprising how long these paintings can last. Almost 400+ years in this case. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteUnni
Beautiful artwork on the ceiling. So much detail when enlarged.
ReplyDeleteThe murals are very beautiful and interesting.
ReplyDeleteI do enjoy visiting your blog. You make me feel as though I have been there seeing all these great places. Thanks also for taking the time drop by my place.
ReplyDeleteThey are just so beautiful and complex. It would take me a long time to decode each of the image in these murals. I hope they have soft covering on the floor so that I can lie down as I try to understand and appreciate these gorgeous murals.
ReplyDeleteQuite well preserved. Radha-Krishna has always been artists fav. subject.
ReplyDeleteAwesome murals and superb captures as always Rajesh! Good to see you, you're not usually this late posting! Hope you're enjoying a lovely evening!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
very nice ,so enticing and adorable
ReplyDeleteVery interesting about the paintings. These paintings do really tell us the story and history of the building and cultures. Thanks for sharing. Very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful frescoes, and well preserved for being over 400 years old...
ReplyDeleteinteresting details, nice photos
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Bram
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So rich in culture: colourful and interesting.
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In Madhya Pradesh we can truly see the dil of India.
ReplyDeleteWonderful art work! They help us to learn about the past.
ReplyDeleteAmazing that the color is still there! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThey look beautiful. Hope they continue to be preserved well .
ReplyDeleteBeautiful interior and that ceiling is so full of details. Incredible artistry.
ReplyDeleteHi Rajesh, Such an intricate ancient mural. I studied your enlarged photos (which might be easier than looking at the ceiling!). I really liked the caravan of animals in the second photo and the detailed peacocks.
ReplyDeleteRajesh: those are certainly unusual decorations in the temple.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful! The paintings remind me somewhat of the ceilings at the Versailles Palace in France.
ReplyDelete1622? Wow! What a history!
ReplyDeleteIt's possible to see the beautiful details of the murals when these pictures are enlarged. Thanks for sharing them with us.
ReplyDeleteWow, 1622 and still looking good. Very impressive building. Thank you Rajesh for sharing always beautiful buildings in your place.
ReplyDeletewhat materials do they use for the murals? Great art work.
ReplyDeleteNalini, Lee, Phivos, Amy, Zuzana, Rosadimaggio63, Rakesh, Joshi, Radha, Carol, Carver, LV, Julie, Sylvia, Gee: Thanks for the appreciation.
ReplyDeleteAppu, Unni, Indrani, LadyFi, Yosee, Eden: Thanks. Yes it is more than 400 years old. Still intact.
alicesg, Deepak, BraCom, Bonnie, Sandy, Sallie, Arasu, Kirigalpoththa, Jenn, Barb, Mama, Fishing Guy, Jacob, EG Wow, George: Thanks for the appreciation.
Sarkar: Thanks. Yes, I agree with you.
Ann: Thanks. I am not sure. On those days they used to use Vegetable dye to paint.
Amazing ceilings, the frescoes are marvellous!
ReplyDeleteThe painting still withstand in and is is amazing!
ReplyDeleteOh wow how could they paint on the ceiling like that?? Amazing!
ReplyDeleteRuby Tuesday
amazing frescoes. love all the details.
ReplyDeleteIncredible paintings.. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteLike so many here I would just repeat what has been said, and said again, But here I go any way. Stunning, just stunning.
ReplyDeleteThe murals are beautiful.
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Yummy-as-can-be
Amazing, classic and beautiful.
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Liz @ MLC
Hi Rajesh this is wonderful ... very beautiful....
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An absolute treasure...but, then, India is filled with such treasures.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful artwork and details, it is a wonderful treasure. HAppy MYM!
ReplyDeleteThat's a very old building but still beautiful and well preserved.
ReplyDeleteAmazing that the color has lasted so long and so well; such a beautiful inspiring place
ReplyDeletePietro, Jeevan, Kim, Ramblings, Eden, reg, Liza, Maria, Liz, Vernz, Rnsane, eileeninmd, Siromade, Sallie: Thanks for all the appreciation.
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