Temples all over India represent the rich cultural heritage. The ancient temples are richly carved and they behold ones attention for their craftsmanship.
One such architectural gem is Kailashnath Temple of Kanchipuram (State: Tamil Nadu). This temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is surrounded by 64 small sub-shrines. They adorned with the sculptures of the Lord Shiva in different poses, representing a picture of different aspects of mythology.
The above image is a scene from battle field where Lord Shiva is fighting the evil forces.
The above image depicts the Lord in a dance form. The image above can be seen is the picture below at the top in a smaller form.
At the base of the platform one can see the ancient inscriptions used in those days. On either side of these sub-shrines are lion pillars.
One such architectural gem is Kailashnath Temple of Kanchipuram (State: Tamil Nadu). This temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is surrounded by 64 small sub-shrines. They adorned with the sculptures of the Lord Shiva in different poses, representing a picture of different aspects of mythology.
The above image is a scene from battle field where Lord Shiva is fighting the evil forces.The above image depicts the Lord in a dance form. The image above can be seen is the picture below at the top in a smaller form.At the base of the platform one can see the ancient inscriptions used in those days. On either side of these sub-shrines are lion pillars.
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Amazing carvings! Beautiful!
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Debbie's Travel
Magnificent looking place! Poetry in stone it is!! Marvelous captures as always, Rajesh! Hope you have a great week!
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Your country has a very rich and varied culture.
ReplyDeleteWhat incredible fine carving!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteIncredible. So so jealous of you.
ReplyDeleteThe carvings are so wonderful intricate, full of stories.
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Amazing detail in the carvings. Wonderful photos, Rajesh!
ReplyDeleteMythology is always so interesting and mystical. nice captures.
ReplyDeleteHi Rajesh, I always enjoy the history and descriptions you supply with your photos. I feel as though I'm there in India as you're describing what I'm seeing.
ReplyDeleteIt's just amazing how intricate they are. Beautiful!
ReplyDeletePoetry indeed.. I love this temple.
ReplyDeleteThat is impressive workmanship - poetry in stone is a good description for it.
ReplyDeleteSuper rich in portraying culture and fine architecture!
ReplyDeleteLovely pics and wonderful narration .
ReplyDeleteThese monochrome statues have magic in them. Great shots.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely stone poems! So full of history.
ReplyDeleteamazing workmanship!
ReplyDeleteso many sculptures. I bet there must be a central record of all these historical sites.
ReplyDeleteAmazing sculptures, so beautiful and detailed! Really interesting, Rajesh!
ReplyDeleteThis is indeed beautiful - stories carved in stone. Love the title of this post - so very fitting these intricately sculptured art.;)
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These carvings are really impressive!
ReplyDeleteOne day I will be there...at least I hope to visit that part of the world!
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Once again, I'm stunned by the excellent carvings done so long ago without benefit of computers, etc.!
ReplyDeleteAmazing!
visiting from My World...
ReplyDeletelovely carvings..
mine's here:
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Marvelous post for the K Day and for My World! Such beautiful places and I always enjoy the tours you take us on, Rajesh!
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ABC Team
You always show amazing places!This temple is outstanding!
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That is poetry in stone. Incredible artistry at this magnificent place.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful temple carvings. I enjoyed looking at all the details.
ReplyDeleteThe carving almost send chills down my spine, so beautiful and powerful...
ReplyDeleteLovely! I have seen pictures and replicas of the second statue of Lord Shiva, but never the others. What a beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteThese poetic sculptures depicting the mythology of Lord Shiva are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteTremendous structure as usual.
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Magnificent monument, a jewel, very nice.
ReplyDeleteremarkable carvings..
ReplyDeletewell done.
Poetry in stone, to be sure!
ReplyDeleteCould hardly pronounce the name of the temple and the place it stands but the nice thing is the pictures speaks a lot.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful K!
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A fitting Title... They are so beautiful... Hats off to the creators of this marvelous beauty...
ReplyDeleteAmazing sculptures and stunning monuments!
ReplyDeleteThe carvings are in fact beautiful. The detail is amazing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful take on K!
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good to see all these pretty carvings ..
ReplyDeleteThe skill in these sculptures is tremendous. Poetic, indeed:-)
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful !!
ReplyDeleteThese priceless carvings do need genuine maintenance.
Proud to be Indian !!
Rajesh, I will forward link to my friend George, who is traveling in India. He has taken lovely pictures and enjoys learning and adapting as the culture offers. Long may these creations stand!
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Mine are more for a laugh:
http://sharplittlepencil.wordpress.com/2011/04/01/two-k-limericks-abc-weds/
India endlessly provides beautiful material for your blog!
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If you care to: http://anne-india.blogspot.com/
Interesting!
ReplyDeleteThanks to all appreciating this wonderful craftsmanship.
ReplyDeleteAmazing beauty!
ReplyDeleteIt sure is poetry in stone!!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing work:)
'Poetry in Stone' - very apt title indeed!
ReplyDeleteThanks to all appreciating this wonderful craftsmanship.
ReplyDeleteHow different each culture is! It is really really extraordinary to have so many places to go, so much beauty to enjoy, so many ideas with which to enrich our lives.
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