On top of the diorite hillock where the cave is present is an another ancient shrine, Olakneswara Temple.
It was closed when we were there. On the exterior walls it had beautiful carvings.Monday, October 24, 2011
Olakneswara Temple, Mahabalipuram
Mahabalipuram is famous for finely carved rock cut shrines. Adjacent to the hill on which there is a lighthouse, there is a superb rock-cut shrine of Mahishasuramardini Mandapa.
On top of the diorite hillock where the cave is present is an another ancient shrine, Olakneswara Temple.
It was closed when we were there. On the exterior walls it had beautiful carvings.
On top of the diorite hillock where the cave is present is an another ancient shrine, Olakneswara Temple.It was closed when we were there. On the exterior walls it had beautiful carvings.
Sorry to hear that it was closed when you reached the temple. This looks a very beautiful place, the pics are wonderful, the first one is just awesome .. Good work, Mate .. Keep sharing your wonderful talent :-)
ReplyDeleteNice carvings.Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLovely temple .
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!
ReplyDeletethe details are fabulous! thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAn amazing place...
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots.
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Beautiful! Vyalimugham as we say in malayalam...it's often featured in Kerala Mural paintings as well.
ReplyDeleteyes, beautiful
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This old lighthouse is a wonderful place to check about and u get a gentle views of sea and other places from here. Good shots Rajesh!
ReplyDeleteWish you and your family a Very Happy Diwali. Have fun and enjoy :)
Never seen a temple on a top from a big stone :P
ReplyDeletehahaha.... beautiful :-)
Beautiful work of art. Great shots.
ReplyDeletethat's cool!
ReplyDeleteEven closed there is so much to look out on the outside of the temple.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of my visit to this place that I enjoyed a lot.. I liked this too!
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Passei para uma visitinha.
Belo click!...
O que me deixa mais encantada são esses templos e outras edificações esculpidas nas montanhas.
Ricamente decorados e esculpidos... são testemunhos que devemos cuidar e respeitar mais a natureza...
Boa semana!
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That is a huge rock, looks almost like a small hill.;)
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Another tour of masterful carving!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteHi Rajesh, I'm always amazed at India's intricately carved structures. Those people on top of the rock better watch their step!
ReplyDeleteYour photos show us again how clever the people of India are to build such wonderful buildings. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLovely Temple, Rajesh! Is this your family posing, they are beautiul. Thanks for sharing and have a great day!
ReplyDeleteAmazing carvings. Do they let you up near the scaffolding, or is it off limits?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Rajesh. I'm glad to see the fence protecting the carvings.
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Such a lovely place! I do love the carvings and your captures are fantastic as always, Rajesh! Hope you have a great week!
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marvelous indeed!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful carvings on the walls.
ReplyDeleteGreat captures of the place.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely shots of happy people and ancient temples.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, I love those precious photos, fine carvings.
ReplyDeleteVery nice.Also worth trying to find out who olakneswara is.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Reader Wil here!! Amazing brains behind all the carvings and structures!!
ReplyDeleteOh so beautiful!
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Building as art. beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post for ABC Wednesday - so tranquil and sacred.
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Beautiful carving! (It sort of makes me know that you are human like all the rest of us when you say you missed this place because it was closed ;>). I hope it is open the next time you go.
ReplyDeleteThe temple atop that rock is amazing. The carvings are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOoooooh, so beautiful!! Impressive carvings too.
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great detail, as always!
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Again, I'm so impressed by the work of artisans who can carve such beauty out of a chunk of rock!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful temple.
ReplyDeleteWish you and your family a very happy and prosperous Diwali.
Ancient civilization; a plethora of ancient shrines and temples. Extraordinary.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for appreciating the craftsmanship.
ReplyDeleteThose railings are for protecting the people from falling off when going around the temple.
These incredible images are very impressive. You again turn my sense of time on its head.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I have extensively photographed at that site but I too missed it. Wishing you a very happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures. I remember going there last year.
ReplyDeleteI have been here..its is lovely!!
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Beautiful pics... we have such a lot of culture in India...it forever continues to amaze me.
ReplyDeleteIntricate detailing and exquisite carvings. Beautiful and ancient temple.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for appreciating the craftsmanship.
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