The Navaneeta Krishna Temple which is part of Lord Aprameya Swamy Temple at Dodda Mallur is a very ancient temple and is known to be existing from 980 A.D.
This is on the North Western part of the main temple, where Lord Krishna is shown as a small kid. It is believed that Sage Vyasa did the Prathishta of this image. This is very unique temple where Lord Krishna is in crawling pose, holding his favorite butter in his right hand.
The tower of the temple is beautifully carved with various deities on it. The is a beautiful sculpture of Krishna on a leaf.
This is on the North Western part of the main temple, where Lord Krishna is shown as a small kid. It is believed that Sage Vyasa did the Prathishta of this image. This is very unique temple where Lord Krishna is in crawling pose, holding his favorite butter in his right hand.
The tower of the temple is beautifully carved with various deities on it. The is a beautiful sculpture of Krishna on a leaf.
The temple is about 60 kms from Bangalore on the Bangalore - Mysore Highway. On the left side of the highway while driving from from Bangalore after Channapatna, there is a big arch leading to the temple.
Classics! Absolutely!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful ornaments on the temple.
ReplyDeleteRajesh, your temple and the carvings are beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteFantastic shots of the amazing temple.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and such exquisite carvings!! Terrific captures for the day, Rajesh! Thanks for sharing! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteFantastic carvings!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteCharming and captivating !
ReplyDeleteIt must have taken a lot of time and skill to make those carvings. Nice photos!
ReplyDeleteHello Rajesh, I cannot even imagine something of this magnitude being built in such ancient times. Are those blossoming pink tres in the foreground?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos
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How ornate and wonderful!
ReplyDeletethese are awesome architectures. thanks for sharing. mabuhay! :)
ReplyDeleteVery interesting...
ReplyDeleteI heard about this temple, is it the one located in the Bangalore-Mysore highway?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures!
Yes, beautiful temple, good catches.
ReplyDeleteThe temple towers looks beautiful as well the sculptures!
ReplyDeleteanother lovely structure
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots, Rajesh.
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The age and artwork of your temples is just amazing.
ReplyDeleteHow they created them with such limited tools is hard to understand.
Stunning soaring temple
ReplyDeleteKudos to those who designed those temples, they are beautiful!
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Thank you all for appreciating the craftsmanship.
ReplyDeleteAmazing temple ~ excellent photography for ABC ~ (A Creative Harbor)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Such astonishing detail.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful statue of the Indian goddess :-) Dropping by from MYM
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Thank you all for appreciating this temple.
ReplyDeleteYou surely master the art of capturing!
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