This large Jalakanteswara Temple in Vellore (State: Tamil Nadu) is located in the Vellore Fort, near the north wall of the fort. This ancient temple was built around 1566 in the Vijayanagar style. Jalakanteswara means “Lord Shiva residing in the water”.
temple has a Nataraja Shiva deity on the northern altar, and on the western altar is a Shiva-linga. The temple has 2 court yard, one is inner prakara and the other is outer prakara. The outer prakara has huge Gopuram on the southern side which is 30m (100ft) high, seven-storey made of blue granite. Temple has some beautiful sculptures on the ceiling and some richly, carved pillars and monoliths.
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temple has a Nataraja Shiva deity on the northern altar, and on the western altar is a Shiva-linga. The temple has 2 court yard, one is inner prakara and the other is outer prakara. The outer prakara has huge Gopuram on the southern side which is 30m (100ft) high, seven-storey made of blue granite. Temple has some beautiful sculptures on the ceiling and some richly, carved pillars and monoliths.
The temple has beautiful Kalayana Mandapam. The carvings in this pillared hall are some of the most impressive in India. The outer pillars have sculptures of rearing horses and dragons. The inner pillars have sculptures of yalis, which are lion-like creatures.
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Good one, Rajesh
Superb.. I could never get to visit this place though I stay at 4 hrs from Vellore.Will visit it soon
Wow! Carvings on pillared hall - that's amazing. Even halls are decorated with beautiful carvings - beautiful.
Mighty impressive!
My goodness, how very beautiful. Humbling.
This is a beautiful temple. I really like the columns of the hall.
I am always fascinated by the intricate details in the facade of these stunning structures.
Beautiful.
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It's beautiful!
I had an outer sight of this temple and tower, where parents went inside to worship. Nice details about this temple and wonderful capture which I had also done one tower shot.
What amazing detail!
The sculptures of the pillars are just awesome!!!
When I was a Baby at Kanchi!!!
one of best from Vijayanagar kings .
That temple is just magnificent!
Amazing architecture Rajesh...wow!
Our ancestors were way better in architecture than we are today I think!
Thank you for sharing Kalayana Mandapam with us the detail in the carvings is simmply amazing
Such beautiful, vivid blue skies and the perfect backdrop for the wonderful temple! You always share such beauty with us, Rajesh! Thank you! Enjoy your weekend!
Sylvia
Great architecture and very interesting post!Thank you for sharing!Have a nice weekend!
You always show such interesting and beautiful places.
Amazing, Rajesh, absolutely amazing.
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incredible details.
Amazing building ... great shots!
Beautiful shot!
My sky watch post, have a nice weekend.
The people in that first shot really give a sense of scale. It's impressive!
Amazing architecture!
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Your buildings are amazing. I can never get over how ancient everything seems to be. Happy SWF!
Wonderful picture. I have been to this temple as well as Golden temple at Vellore a year before.
Great captures Rajesh.
Amazing architecture.
Beautiful temple, Rajesh! I lvoe the carvings on the pillars. Happy Skywatching!
Você sempre tem fotos importantes em seu blog! Parabéns!
nice one!
Beautifully carved pillars,temples here in Malaysia are also build by craftsman from India.
The effort that went into this temple is just amazing. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Impressive ... as always
What impressive architecture, I love the angle of the shot of the temple!
Wonderful temple, really a fantastic architecture.
wow that temple is amazing! the details are so intricate.
Wow.. amazing building. Great shots.
Amazing temple! That's huge & cool...
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Yes, amazing and beautiful.
Thanks to all for appreciating this ancient temple.
Nice place, happy mym!
Fabulous shots!
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HI Rajesh,, your shots never cease to amaze me, another interesting spot in India.
Very amazing temple. Very well shot!
MYM
Very nice and amazing picture
Another incredible treasure Rajesh.
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Majestic!!!!!!!
Thanks to all for appreciating this ancient temple.
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