Ganjam (State: Karnataka) is located at a distance of 17 kms from Mysore. Here is the famous Nimishamba Temple on the banks of river Cauvery.
This ancient temple was built by Mummadi Krishanaraja Wodeyar, king of Mysore. The presiding deity of this temple is Goddess Parvati. Idol of the Goddess is carved in black stone. People believe that she will grant your wish in a minute.
Other idols inside the temple are Lord Shiva, Ganesha, Surya Narayana and Hanuman. There are sculptures of Goddesses Lakshmi and Saraswati at the entrance on either side of the main tower.
Route: On the Mysore - Bangalore highway near Srirangapattana town, a road towards right leads to Ganjam.
This ancient temple was built by Mummadi Krishanaraja Wodeyar, king of Mysore. The presiding deity of this temple is Goddess Parvati. Idol of the Goddess is carved in black stone. People believe that she will grant your wish in a minute.
Other idols inside the temple are Lord Shiva, Ganesha, Surya Narayana and Hanuman. There are sculptures of Goddesses Lakshmi and Saraswati at the entrance on either side of the main tower.
Route: On the Mysore - Bangalore highway near Srirangapattana town, a road towards right leads to Ganjam.
That's a beautiful temple!
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Amazingly beautiful. Love the colors. Happy Monday!
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Impressive.
ReplyDeleteI'm always intrigue by the wonderful statues done by the masters.
ReplyDeletesuch an amazing temple, looks odd to see the microphones sticking out of it.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting structure. May I ask what the megaphone looking things are in the windows and what they are for?;)
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Beautiful temple images!
ReplyDeleteThis is a good place to visit nice one for MYM ... Hope you can visit my entry, thanks
ReplyDeleteIt's always interesting to see and hear stories about these Goddesses.
ReplyDeleteConsistently, tower with sculptures of these Goddesses are awesome.
I actually hate the fact that they've white washed the exteriors completely... :(
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Amazing building!
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I love this shots :)))))
Puurfect !!
That is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThe temple is exquisite. You have so many wonders in your part of the world.
ReplyDeleteWhat an impressive piece of artwork that building is! Lovely photos of it! :D
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful temple! Really breathtaking and such marvelous captures, as always, Rajesh! Hope you have a wonderful week!
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makes me wonder why other idols/deities are carved in a different colored stone?
ReplyDeleteYou're sure she'll grant my wish in a minute.I made it. Thanks Rajesh. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteThat's an impressive temple. The second photo with the people really puts it in perspective.
ReplyDeleteIs there no end to the wonders in your country? This is such an elegant temple.
ReplyDeleteRajesh -- that is a beautiful temple. I did enlarge it to better see the beautiful red statutes. This one is different from any I remember you've showed us before. So lovely.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a layered chiffon cake from afar. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe Heritage City has many beautiful buildings. The intricacy of the carvings on the ancient temple are amazing. I wonder how long this temple took to complete?
ReplyDeleteGreat captures, I have been to this place, not on a very happy occasion.
ReplyDeletewhat a dynamic grandeur the temple is! so many majestic statues. I will visit here to pray when I have some wish which must be granted!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing!
Wonderfully intricate workmanship! Are those trumpets I can see peeking out - those long white things?
ReplyDeletebeautifully captured!
ReplyDeletebeautiful building, very nice photos
ReplyDeletelike the details on the first photo
Nice post and the temple is amazing. The carvings of the goddess are beautiful. Thanks for sharing your world.
ReplyDeleteMy god, that's a lot of gods and goddesses for one temple!
ReplyDeleteBut 'tis a beauty of a temple with all that statuary, which I notice is of a different color than the rest of the temple.
What a wonderful structure, Rajesh, beautifully photographed.
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This place is always so crowded !
ReplyDeleteImpressive entrance and your pictures are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLéia
I had a chance to visit this place few months back... its an impresive temple
ReplyDeleteI really like the color of this temple with the red statues adorning it. The trumpets look somewhat out of place, however, but I assume they are necessary.
ReplyDeleteHad never heard of it before!! Thank you for the share!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing architecture as always, love the pink statues, they are beautiful!
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grand, gorgeous...
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The architecture in India is so refined, so intricate. I think that the buildings in your country is much older and more exquisite than in my country.
ReplyDeletehaven't been there, though have been near it. it's part of my future travel I think. thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteA beautiful temple in your grand photo!
ReplyDeleteA very grand temple.
ReplyDeleteDonna - ABC Team
Very beautiful. I am always fascinated by the beautiful carvings and statues at the entrance of the temple.
ReplyDeleteAnother amazing temple with fascinating archicture. Well photographed.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful temple! These temples are all so thrilling and fascinating.
ReplyDeleteIt is always a pleasure to visit your India.
ReplyDeleteTyra
What a magnificent temple! Great photos.
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Gorgeous temple, it looks like a piece of carved ivory. Like others I'm intrigued by the loudspeakers, I'm wildly guessing its because it gets full inside and so people can hear the ceremonies outside. I'd go for the outside then could gaze at the sculptures at the same time.
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ReplyDeleteHello.Nice to meet you.I came from my world site.There are many impressive photos in this site.I have never been to India.I want to there someday.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...like the whole of Mysore :) If I remember correctly, I visited this place years ago and loved it then as well...
ReplyDeletelovely temple.
ReplyDeleteOh, this is a wonderful temple! Would love to see this in real.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a happy weekend:-)
Thanks to all for appreciating this simple looking ancient temple.
ReplyDeleteVery ancient and very impressive too!
ReplyDeleteThank you for appreciating this ancient temple.
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