Around the Brihadeeswara Temple of Gangaikondacholapuram there are many shrines which are built around the same time as the main temple in 1020-1029. One of them is Amman Shrine.
A closer look at the temple tower showcases exceptional craftsmanship. One can also see the Nandi being carved at each corner of the tower.
The exterior of the temple is beautifully carved with various sculptures of Hindu God and Goddess.
Here Nataraja in the middle and Ganesh have been carved beautifully.
A closer look at the temple tower showcases exceptional craftsmanship. One can also see the Nandi being carved at each corner of the tower.
The exterior of the temple is beautifully carved with various sculptures of Hindu God and Goddess.
Here Nataraja in the middle and Ganesh have been carved beautifully.
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Amazing craftsmanship. I notice a colour difference in stone in upper and lower half of the shrine.
The carvings on this temple are marvelous.
More wonderful carvings!
Very Nice..!
A very sacred place its beautiful!
Kim,USA
Exceptional craftsmanship indeed, incredible!
What a coincidence.. I have also posted on GKC, except i chose the Nandi :) will do few posts on each of the temples within the campus.. Was so blown away by the place.. :)
Belated New year and Pongal wishes
What an amazing temple of grandeur and size. I'm always amazed at how these buildings last for hundreds of years. Quite remarkable.
Great series of captures.
nice shots
happy SWF
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Temple Brihadeeswara wonderful, great photos!
Lovely building, great post for Skywatch!
Rajesh, lovely shots of the temple! Happy Skywatching!
I visited GKC in December'12. Amazing & awesome architecture & sculpture.One can spend a whole day there and still not see it all.
I love the carvings. They are so intricate.
The lace-like carvings in the trim alone are works of art and then the intricate details in the statues of Ganesh and the other Deities are almost beyond belief. Amazing post.
Wow!That's real crafstman's work,
most of the Hindu temples here in Malaysia are build by craftsman from India.
Great detail in these pictures.
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne.
PS: sorry for slow reply - I been out of internet range in Tasmania!
Lovely captured the shrine... and the sculptures around. I wish to visit this complex sometime.
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Super imagens. Luminosidade incrível.
BOM FIM DE SEMANA!
Beijinhos do Brasil.!
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I always marvel that your photos show so much detail of the fabulous temples and other landmarks of India!
Shadowy Love Story
Such a beautiful place, Rajesh, and such awesome carvings! Superb captures as always! Hope your weekend is going well!
How beautiful! Such intricate work on the temple.
I imagine it took years to build.
A great shot with an absolute art.
You did it again, R? Job well done.
Happy SSS...
/CC girl
The details of the Temple is absolutely amazing!
Bela escultura para clicar as sombras! Beijos!
Small doubt- you've mentioned in the 1st line "Brihadeeswara Temple of Gangaikondacholapuram"... arent they 2 different temples? former in Tanjore and latter in kumbakonam right?
Thank you all for appreciating this temple.
Arati: There are two Brihadeeswara Temple in this region. One is in Tanjore and other one in Gangaikondacholapuram
Brilliant art work. Nice shots!
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