Monday, September 9, 2013

Someshwara Temple, Mulbagal

Historical town of Mulbagal has many temples of ancient period. One of the temple among them is Someshwara Temple.



This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Shiva linga here is similar to that at sacred Kashi or Varanasi. Outside the temple there is a big Nandi.



The temple looks externally simple when compared to the pillars inside. The pillars are beautifully carved with simple yet elegant sculptures.



The pillars are carved with small carvings which depict stories from epics.




27 comments:

Gemma Wiseman said...

Wonderful variety of soft colours in this temple. Stunning craftsmanship.

Our photos said...

Beautiful temple photos.
Greetings, RW & SK

Krishna/കൃഷ്ണ said...

beautiful photos...

nice info...

thanks

Panchali said...

Wonderful frames, Rajesh!!! Thanks for sharing...

Rahul Bhatia said...

Lovely images!

RNSANE said...

I am always amazed at the intricacy of the beautiful carvings in India's temples.

My Monday Mellow Yellows is about Lord Ganesha. Today, in India, there are celebrations everywhere

kalpana solsi said...

where is this Mulbagal?

Jeevan said...

Simple and beautiful temple! Good to see crowd free premises

Saru Singhal said...

Pillars look really beautiful, must be amazing to read stories from carvings.

R Niranjan Das said...

Nice temple. Nice shots too.

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Sylvia K said...

Lovely, colorful temple and wonderful captures for the day, Rajesh, as always! Have a great week!!

Leovi said...

Yes, that pretty pictures, a magnificent temple!

Photo Cache said...

very nice. how many temples are there in india? one will have to live out his whole life before you get to visit all of them, i think.

have a great week.

Ruth Kelly said...

You certainly have a lot of temples there and they are so pretty.

eileeninmd said...

Lovely temple and photos, Rahesh! Thank you for sharing your world.

Anonymous said...

Your temples are always so beautiful ~ great photos,
carol ^_^

Barb said...

That colorful roof line and the statues and scenes portrayed are a feast for the eyes, Rajesh.

Carver said...

The artwork in stone is amazing. Great shots.

MaiThreeBoyz said...

India is so beautiful. I wish I could travel there someday. I read from a seasoned travel blogger that when you go to India, you can't help but fall in love with the country, its culture, people and land.

The Mukhtiars said...

Lovely Pictures

Icy BC said...

India has so many fantastic temples!

islandwonder said...

What a beautiful temple. The pillars are very ornate.

Unknown said...

Amazing place. I would love to visit one of these days.

Rajesh said...

Thank you all.

Kalpana: Mulbagal is on the way from Bangalore to Kolar. A slight deviation from highway close to Kolar will take one to this place.

kalpana solsi said...

Thanks Rajesh.

Maniparna said...

Nice photos...

Unknown said...

Nice Pics :)