Thursday, August 16, 2012

Kote Anjaneya Swamy Temple, Shimoga

In Shimoga in the fort area is the 16th century Shivappa Nayak Palace of Keladi Dynasty. Next to the palace is the ancient temple of Lord Hanuman.



This temple is as ancient as the palace. Once one enters the the main gate of the temple with huge tower, the temple is at the center of the open place.



Here it can be seen the sculptures depicting a scene from epic 'Ramayana'. Sita mata asking Lakshmna to go after the golden deer and bring it to her. 


44 comments:

  1. incredible India!!!

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  2. How incredibly beautiful!

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  3. That is a delightful temple. So much to take in. I am thinking all the rich details of this beautiful place are an invitation to consider the marvelous and beautiful complexity of th world.

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  4. The sculptures are so neatly carved...I loved the deer. Amazing artwork!! Thanks for sharing, Rajesh.

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  5. Beautiful temple.

    www.rajniranjandas.blogspot.com

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  6. The carvings on this building are superb! How did they do that?

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  7. Beautiful photos!

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  8. Nice pictures! The temple tower is simple and great.

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  9. I so want to visit India, seeing your lovely posts.

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  10. Again stunning!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada

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  11. Incredible sculptures and such a beautiful temple! Superb captures as always, Rajesh! Hope you and your family have a great weekend!

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  12. Hope to visit some day!
    Great shots.

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  13. So beautiful, love all the colours.;)
    Have a nice weekend,
    xoxo

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  14. ...beautiful pics and information Rajesh! The temple does look grand!

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  15. Whoa! What wonderful clicks! :D

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  16. Nice pictures, yes, I like this temple, truly stunning beauty.

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  17. Anonymous16:17

    A beautiful temple here.

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  18. Wonderful shots of the temple with all the artistic features against the sky.

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  19. Anonymous21:42

    rajesh u r a real traveller...these photographs are raising india's pride....really amazing to knw the wonderful culture...

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  20. Beautiful photos Rajesh! Happy sky watching.

    Still Cloudy

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  21. Just beautiful! Visiting from Sky Watch Friday.

    Have a great weekend.

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  22. Fabulous setting, so much detailed work to appreciate, thanks for sharing

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  23. beautiful pics

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  24. The tower is spectacular. I really like the details of the sculptures.

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  25. Another amazing place and great photos.

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  26. ♡¸.°.¸♫♫♪

    Magnífico!
    Bom fim de semana!
    Beijinhos.
    Brasil
    ♡彡♫♪°.¸.•°`

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  27. Wonderful place as always. Consistenly, it makes me dream of being on the places you post here.

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  28. Anonymous11:29

    je n'avais qu'une envie de découvrir l'Inde et là tu me donnes très envie...donc on va économiser de l'argents

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  29. Amazing sculptures!

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  30. Another example of the incredibly ornate and intricate carvings -just breathtaking!

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  31. Only devoted artisans could have created such a beautiful temple!

    Shadowy Witness

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  32. I am loving India's sculptures...

    Happy SSS.
    /Chie

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  33. Wonderful photos. The details in the sculptures is amazing. Such work that went into this Temple all while telling a story. Truly amazing.

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  34. Thank you for appreciating this little known temple.

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  35. Beautiful indeed!

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  36. I also want to visit these beautiful places http://beingmommee.blogspot.in/

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  37. Fine intricate craftsmanship, I wish to see them one day.

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  38. The intricate details of the sculptures are wonderfully prominent and the craftsmanship is widely appreciable. Nice captures. I should visit this temple.

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  39. Yes, I have visited this temple :-). Thanks for taking me there again.

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