This is sixteenth in the series on the rich cultural heritage of ancient temples in India. There are various intricate sculptures in each of these temples where each one of them is better than the other.
The 14th century Jain Tempe at Ranakpur is beautifully carved in marble. Every inch of the temple is exceptionally carved. The pillars are intricately carved withe the craftsmanhip that are unmatched. Here top part of one of the pillar in temple is shown.
The 14th century Jain Tempe at Ranakpur is beautifully carved in marble. Every inch of the temple is exceptionally carved. The pillars are intricately carved withe the craftsmanhip that are unmatched. Here top part of one of the pillar in temple is shown.
There is a beautiful sculpture of Hanuman in Hampi. This is more than 6ft big sculpture has ornamental decorations carved beautifully around the body. This was kept in one of the small rooms there near an excavation site.
The 14th century Sri Ranganathswamy Temple at Srirangam is a sculptural marvel. There are various sub-shrines that are carved beautifully in the temple. On one such shrine there are various sculptures on the external wall from left to right: a maiden with a parrot, Lord Krishna playing the flute and a maiden playing the vina.
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Thank you for sharing your treasures!
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amazing!! A sculptural marvel indeed...
ReplyDeleteyour title is perfect--Poetry in Stone. the craftsmanship and intricate details are stunning.
ReplyDeleteLovely architecture!
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really loved these pictures :)
ReplyDeletePoetry in Stone...what a marvelous creative blog post title. And so perfect for your great images.
ReplyDeleteGlad that such treasures are excavated. Such beautiful architecture. Thanks for these lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sculpture and photos, Rajesh! Thanks for sharing your world.
ReplyDeleteYou are correct, it does seem that the craftsmanship is unmatched.
ReplyDeleteSrunning carvings!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River,Canada.
ReplyDeleteThese are stunning shots--pure poetry.
ReplyDeleteThe beauty of these temples never cease to amaze me!
ReplyDeleteThe details are gorgeous!
ReplyDeletethe attention to detail is amazing.
ReplyDeleteI love those photos, beautiful sculptures!
ReplyDeletebeautoful sculptures....and as you said..unmatched craftsmanship!!
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Beautiful captures and love the details, Rajesh!
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Anna :))
What amazes me is how the sculptors kept the dimensions in perspective...beautiful temple.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great title for these wonderful photos!
ReplyDeleteHave a happy Tuesday. ☺
What grand structures in your part of the world. So interesting. Enjoyed seeing them very much.
ReplyDeleteIt truly is "poetry in stone." The carvers are artists, indeed.
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amazing work .
ReplyDeleteSuch artistry. It really amazes me.
ReplyDeleteThese are magnificent carvings. Thank you for sharing your beautiful heritage with us in this series.
ReplyDeleteThe art that's created in the stone is amazing to me. Carver, ABC Wed. Team
ReplyDeleteThese are magnificent!
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Amazing attention to detail in the first photo of the carvings! Interesting how Lord Krishna is a smaller figure than the maidens in the last photo!
ReplyDeleteSimply Amazing! I would love to visit and see these amazing sights, but as I will never be able too, I will just have to enjoy your blog.
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These are really breathtaking works of art!
ReplyDeleteQuite marvelous and fascinating details.
ReplyDeleteThank you ball for appreciating this beautiful craftsmanship.
ReplyDeleteVery good pictures...actually Konark Temple in Odisha is originally known as 'Poetry in Stone'!! One of hundreds of Links is here! http://ezinearticles.com/?Konark-13th-Century-Sun-Temple---Poetry-in-Stone&id=8107002
ReplyDeleteHope U have visited magnificent Konark!
awesum photography!!
ReplyDeleteMARVELLOUS PIECES OF ART!
ReplyDeleteWow. Such Intricate carvings. Brilliant captures.
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