Around the Brihadeeswara Temple of Gangaikondacholapuram there are many shrines and structures which are built around the same time as the main temple in 1020-1029. One of them is Lion well.
The well in the temple premises is considered a sacred place and water from this was used for all the activities at the temple. The interesting aspect is entrance to the well is through a Lion sculpture which is close to the well. A flight of steps takes one to the bottom of the well.
The well in the temple premises is considered a sacred place and water from this was used for all the activities at the temple. The interesting aspect is entrance to the well is through a Lion sculpture which is close to the well. A flight of steps takes one to the bottom of the well.
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This is an awesome structure. I was in GKC in December 2012 & it is an awesome temple of great proportions..
That's very interesting...
This is absolutely fascinating. What an impressive structure.
I'm glad that you got some people in the 2nd shot to give some perspective as to this lion's size. Most interesting. I'd swear that lion is smiling, too!
What a fabulous lion statue!
oh on peut alors y entrer ....
i love this photoes!!!!!xxxx
Oh, awesome indeed, Rajesh! And what a terrific capture for the day!! Have a great weekend!
a fierce entryway Rajesh:-)
Its nice to know and learn about other cultures. Awesome structure!~
Lovely post, nice temple!
Awesome looking structure, a neat place to hold the well. Thanks for sharing, have a great day!
WOW! That is a terrific lion!
That is just wonderful! If you like, you can post it to my meme, Whimsical Windows, Delirious Doors! It certainly qualifies :)
awesome!!!
Magnificent...
very cool. i'd like to go there.
I hope I get to visit this place some time in the future.
नाम का साइज काफी बडा है कई बार में तो पढा गया । उटी की तरह छोटा नाम नही है
Your images make me want to be there.
Yes. A huge temple indeed! Nice shot.
Wow, impressive and so old.
Very impressive Lion Well!
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Yes, I remember.
Great shot!
Yes, I like that lion, great pictures.
Such a fairy tale like lion, for some reason it reminds me of the sphinx in Egypt.;)
Have a great weekend,
xoxo
The lion is magnificent.
Yes, it’s interesting to see a well enclosed through a lion sculpture. I need to visit this temple... hope to catch as soon possible.
A very special well.
Thank you all for appreciating this unique well.
Wonderful.
great expression on the lion's face...
That is one of the things I enjoy about blogging. Get to see so many different things and places I would never see otherwise.
Nice structure.
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was fascinated seeing this well. they were renovating the place when i went in Nov
Imponente e original, gostei. Um abraço!
O wow! Beautiful and different :)
Unique in every sense of the term...awesome..
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