Poetry in Stone - 5
This is fifth in the series on the rich cultural heritage of temples in India. The ancient temples are richly carved and they behold ones attention for their craftsmanship and the focus here is on the Buddhist Stupas. The construction of famous Great Stupa of Sanchi is commissioned sometime in 3rd century BCE. It has sandstone gates in in all the four corners of the Stupa.
The Eastern Gate is carved beautifully like all the other gates here. There are beautiful carvings of people, animals like elephants, lions, peacocks on it. But most famous sculpture on this gate is that of an shalabhanjika or Yakshi.
Here, it is added as an auspicious element to the decoration of the gate. The Yakshi is hanging by a mango tree. The sensuous maiden is carved with a single pearl necklace falling between her breasts, heavy anklets and bracelets. Her hair is tied into elaborate plaits.
Got to visit Sanchi for its heritage and antiquity
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I am always enjoying seing Indian temples, the decoration sculptures etc...is so elaborate, you never see all at once, you have to keep looking over and over to take it all.
ReplyDeleteWonderful and nice describe about this Stupas!
ReplyDeleteI love to visit Sanchi one day. We learnt about it in art class when we were at school.
ReplyDeleteEvery time I see the Sanchi stupa, I feel like visiting this place.. Very Nice..!
ReplyDeleteamazing place and carving
ReplyDeleteJust incredible carving!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful! I have a postcard from India that shows Taj Mahal, I will find someone that will send me postcard that show this famous temple you mentioned. Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks incredible. There certainly is a rich cultural heritage there, that's something I sometimes feel is missing in my part of the world.
ReplyDeleteThe carvings are awesome!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and amazing gate! And terrific shots as always, Rajesh! Such an interesting looking place! Hope you have a great week!
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The art on the temples is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteVery well framed shots.
ReplyDeleteexquisite work!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, Rajesh, such a beautiful structure. So intricate. Love the texture. :)
ReplyDeleteI'll be in New Delhi this Novem,ber. hopefully will stay in idnia for 2 weeks. will sure refer to your posts. =)
ReplyDeletevery informative post....thankx for sharing about "hanging Yakshi".
ReplyDeletethis is truly captivating Rajesh. the carvings are exquisite.
ReplyDeleteHi Rajesh, I tried to enlarge your photos but can't - however, I can see the Yakshi on the photo of the Stupa - also elephants. I love the light in the photos - the carvings are shown so well in that light.
ReplyDeleteAs usual this is a wonderful post with great photos. I love the color and detail. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYakshi is a fabulous word for Y day. I looked it up and was interested to learn they are not always benevolent beings. The carvings are exquisite.
ReplyDeleteThat is one provocative statue!
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Wonderful sculptures! So many great details. I would love to visit your world:-)
ReplyDeleteTruly amazing craftsmenship. the carvings are exquisite.
ReplyDeleteThe craftmanship is very fantastic and so loving it. Thanks for the visit!
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Fabulous gate in every sense of the word. Your title sums it up perfectly.
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ReplyDeleteThe carvings on this gate are exquisite. Absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteI've studied about this ancient gate and am once again reminded of his unique beauty--thanks for sharing.
Fabulous carvings, really amazing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots... The sculpture of the Yakshi looks incredible... !!! Its always amazing to see such brilliant workmanship ...!!
ReplyDeleteare they going to fix the left hand bit of the gate that fell off?
ReplyDeleteVery good post and photos, too.
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Impressive carvings. Beautiful shots.
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ReplyDeleteAdmirable craftmanship as always.
ReplyDeleteIncredible India! Simply love the architecture. Good capture.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous artwork!
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Rajesh --your title "poetry in stone' is perfect for this post. The carvings are just incredible -- lifts ones' soul to see them.
ReplyDeleteThe Yakshi hanging from the tree is beautiful, Rajesh.
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Such attention to detail - this must have been carved with great care and devotion.
ReplyDeleteseeing ths for the first time...amazing...
ReplyDeleteSuch a feminine sophistication is the joy of being alive, the beauty and pride of being a woman!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for appreciating the brilliant craftsmanship.
ReplyDeleteThe second photo is a amazing composition
ReplyDeleteunique craftmanship ... got to visit the place .. thnx for posting @
ReplyDeleteThe sculptures are exquisite... Shalabhanjika is really a fab work of art.
ReplyDeletebeen there...loved that place :)
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Thank you all for appreciating the craftsmanship.
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