One of the biggest attraction at Lepakshi, 130 kms from
Bangalore is Nandi sculpture. This and Veerabadra Temple built around 1538 A.D are one of the finest specimens of Vihjaynagar architecture.
The 27ft in length and 15ft in height, this monolithic structure, is biggest Nandi in India after the Nandi at Chamundi Hills at Mysore. The fine carving of the big sculpture is inexplicable and it is a feast for the eyes. Besides the record size, the perfectly proportioned body, finely-carved chain with a bell around its neck, ear rings and other ornaments enhances its grandeur.
This big granite Nandi in the open area 200 mts of temple is built in such a way that it faces the Shivlinga inside the temple.
The 27ft in length and 15ft in height, this monolithic structure, is biggest Nandi in India after the Nandi at Chamundi Hills at Mysore. The fine carving of the big sculpture is inexplicable and it is a feast for the eyes. Besides the record size, the perfectly proportioned body, finely-carved chain with a bell around its neck, ear rings and other ornaments enhances its grandeur.
This big granite Nandi in the open area 200 mts of temple is built in such a way that it faces the Shivlinga inside the temple.
28 comments:
Nice shots. The temple at lepakshi is wonderful.
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Oh, this is marvellous!
Great knowing this Nandi!
I've often wondered, looking at so many of these marvelous creations, how in the world they were able to get the proportions so close to reality. Amazing work!
I love that you include children in your very informative photos.
An amazing sculpture and beautiful against your blue, blue skies, Rajesh!! Great capture as always!! Have a great weekend!
Wonderful.. This picture brings back the memories of my visit to this place.
A majestic Nandi here.
So close to Banglaore, but i have never been there! So pretty
Such power and history!!!
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It looks GRAND!
A beautiful picture, I like this giant sculpture.
Nice capture.Thanks a lot.
Wonderful sculpture as always. Thanks for introducing these many wonders to us.
Happy weekend.
I'd love to visit Lepakshi. Maybe next week. Can do it in a day, right, Rajesh? :-) Looking forward to meeting you tomorrow!
beautiful nandi...
happy diwali...
thanks
Impressive sculpture and was the stone already there and it was carved or was the stone moved to this location and then carved?
Thank you all, I am glad you all liked this amazing sculpture.
That is humongous!
What a beautiful sculpture!
Wow! Great captures. My blue.
that is huge! and impressive!
My blue Monday
Impressive. Thanks for sharing.
Happy Blue Monday, Rajesh.
WOW! This guy is impressive....such an amazing sculpture. genie
Wow huge and beautiful!
Kim,USA
Lovely statue !
nice.beautiful sculpture.
I want to so visit this Nandi Temple..Had been making Plans but no execution till now
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