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.
Good one, Rajesh
ReplyDeleteSuperb.. I could never get to visit this place though I stay at 4 hrs from Vellore.Will visit it soon
ReplyDeleteWow! Carvings on pillared hall - that's amazing. Even halls are decorated with beautiful carvings - beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMighty impressive!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, how very beautiful. Humbling.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful temple. I really like the columns of the hall.
ReplyDeleteI am always fascinated by the intricate details in the facade of these stunning structures.
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It's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing detail!
ReplyDeleteThe sculptures of the pillars are just awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a Baby at Kanchi!!!
one of best from Vijayanagar kings .
ReplyDeleteThat temple is just magnificent!
ReplyDeleteAmazing architecture Rajesh...wow!
ReplyDeleteOur ancestors were way better in architecture than we are today I think!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing Kalayana Mandapam with us the detail in the carvings is simmply amazing
ReplyDeleteSuch 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!
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Great architecture and very interesting post!Thank you for sharing!Have a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteYou always show such interesting and beautiful places.
ReplyDeleteAmazing, Rajesh, absolutely amazing.
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incredible details.
ReplyDeleteAmazing building ... great shots!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot!
ReplyDeleteMy sky watch post, have a nice weekend.
The people in that first shot really give a sense of scale. It's impressive!
ReplyDeleteAmazing architecture!
ReplyDeleteLiz @ A Simple Life
Your buildings are amazing. I can never get over how ancient everything seems to be. Happy SWF!
ReplyDeleteWonderful picture. I have been to this temple as well as Golden temple at Vellore a year before.
ReplyDeleteGreat captures Rajesh.
ReplyDeleteAmazing architecture.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful temple, Rajesh! I lvoe the carvings on the pillars. Happy Skywatching!
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ReplyDeletenice one!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully carved pillars,temples here in Malaysia are also build by craftsman from India.
ReplyDeleteThe effort that went into this temple is just amazing. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteImpressive ... as always
ReplyDeleteWhat impressive architecture, I love the angle of the shot of the temple!
ReplyDeleteWonderful temple, really a fantastic architecture.
ReplyDeletewow that temple is amazing! the details are so intricate.
ReplyDeleteWow.. amazing building. Great shots.
ReplyDeleteAmazing temple! That's huge & cool...
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Yes, amazing and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks to all for appreciating this ancient temple.
ReplyDeleteNice place, happy mym!
ReplyDeleteFabulous shots!
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HI Rajesh,, your shots never cease to amaze me, another interesting spot in India.
ReplyDeleteVery amazing temple. Very well shot!
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Very nice and amazing picture
ReplyDeleteAnother incredible treasure Rajesh.
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Majestic!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks to all for appreciating this ancient temple.
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