The temple has ornamental doorways in three directions North, West and East with North as main entry point. The sculptures on either side of the huge doorways are striking. The temple is reddish pink in color all around. 
The carvings and lattice work on the windows of the temple are simple and quiet unique. The carvings on the stone walls of the temple are intricate. In contrast to the temple color there are two small black stone elephant sculptures at the entrance. 
The Garbhagriha, which is built of huge stones, houses Shiv linga. Outside the Garbhgriha doorway there are two niches, those to the right containing the figures of Ganesha and Subramanya and those to the left figures of Mahishasuramardini and Bhairava. 
The huge stone Nandi is housed opposite to the temple in open stone mantapa. The surface of Nandi is very smooth and appears as if it has been polished. 
47 comments:
beautiful temple
That is some of the most impressive stonework I've yet seen, great shots.
Nice temple .
I was not aware of this temple. Very nice, ancient and gorgeous temple.
Very interesting place....... the structure is unique and rich in fine architecture. Thanks for sharing.
Another great temple!
Every time I think that you showed us the most beautiful place in your country, even more beautiful photos appear in your blog!
Marvellous shots of the temple.
Great detail of the very less known Aghoreshwara temple.
A most interesting place. Massive, too. Thanks for putting the women and child in the doorway as it gives a good sense of scale.
Thanks for sharing this marvellous temple, Rajesh. Wonderful sculptures and details indeed, the images are so nice.
Great tour and I particularly love the elephant statue.
Wonderful photos of India and thank you for your interesting post!Merry Christmas to you & your family!
Beautiful temple!
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What a beautiful temple...I am loving your blog all the more now that I am actually in India ( going on three weeks now - am in Mumbai till after the holidays when I will start traveling about a bit ). I am here almost three weeks already and will remain until the 5th of April.
It seems I have fallen in love with this structure. The elephants at the entrance are fantastic. Recently I came across Ganapathi with a straight trunk in an ancient temple at Kodungalloor (Kerala).
That is a fabulous temple and interesting that it is pink. Thank you for sharing your photos with us this year.
Oh wow, this is an amazing structure.
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Looks special because it's build from granite.
A wonderful temple, I love these magnificent sculptures of elephants. Greetings.
Lovely pics.
thanks for the beautiful journey. such a lovely temple.
We have proposed to the beautiful images
Amazing intricate carvings in stone!
Wonderful pics, Rajesh :-)
Beautiful carvings. Great shots.
I like those stalwart elephants guarding the temple entrance!
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The intricate architectural detail and the wonderful carvings are amazing on this temple! And the colour of dusky pink surprises me and it seems to work letting the whole structure be quite unique!
May your Christmas be a wonderful time!
Such a grand work of architecural work.
Beautiful details!
Shadow, have a joyful Christmas celebration.
It's a beautiful temple. Happy New Year!
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Lovely post today. I love your photos. India is beautiful.
Very neat shot for Ruby Tuesday!! Happy holidays to you!
Such an amazing structure. Happy RT!
Enjoyed this cyber tour. Amazing place.
Joyce M
Beautiful Post Happy New year!
Thank you all for appreciating this beautiful temple.
what a beautiful temple :-) beautiful family too :-) Thank you for sharing MYM with us, hope that you can return the favor too.
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That is one interesting temple..Wish could visit it one day:)
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Truly magnificient!!!
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Beautiful. My SS is up too.
Happy New Year.
That's what I LOOOOVE about blogging! Nothing quite like this downunder in OZ - but I get to see it anyway!!!
Happy New Year!
Thank you all for appreciating this beautiful temple.
That was so beautiful...In which state of India is this situated? You clicked the photos immed after a downpour is it? Looks beautiful
great pics.
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Rajesh this looks like the terracota temple of Bishnupur....beautiful carvings. And as usual some nice shots!! Thanks for sharing..
Thank you all for appreciating this beautiful temple.
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