Just 60 kms away from Bangalore at the foot of Nandi hills there is a little known small village Nandi. This place has architectural wonder in Dravidian style in the form of Bhoganandishwara Temple Complex. This magnificent temple complex is definitely worth a visit.
The temple complex comprises of many shrines and other beautiful structures. The complex is first constructed in 9th century and new additions were made till 13th century. They are:
There are many sculptures in the temple. One of the interesting sculpture is stone umbrella.
The temple complex comprises of many shrines and other beautiful structures. The complex is first constructed in 9th century and new additions were made till 13th century. They are:
- Bhoganandishwara Temple
- Arunachaleshwara Temple
- Uma Maheshwara Temple
- Shri Apit Kuchamb Shrine
- Kalyana Mandapa
- Girijamba Shrine
- Shringi Theertha
- Mahanavami Dibba
There are many sculptures in the temple. One of the interesting sculpture is stone umbrella.
The stone umbrella is interesting! Thank you for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteRajesh, thank for the tour of Nandi. The umbrella like sculpture is wonderful. Great post!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful place in a beautiful setting!
ReplyDeleteNice post.
ReplyDeleteVery unusual umbrella!
ReplyDeleteLove that kind of architecture!
ReplyDeleteNice shots.
ReplyDeleteHi Rajesh, That looks like a bustling place. I always love seeing the intricate stone work.
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful temple.
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful, historical place, Rajesh, and terrific captures as always! And, as always, thanks for the history you include! Fascinating! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteA stone umbrella. Love it.
ReplyDeleteVery informative post and lovely photos for OWT ~ I am always amazed at the number of temples ~ Happy Week to you ~ xoxo
ReplyDeleteartmusedog and carol (A CreativeHarbor)
Beautiful temple, Rajesh, and great captures as always!! Thank you for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteYou are right, the architecture is amazing. I am fascinated by the complexity of the sculptures. Thank you for sharing your fabulous photos.
ReplyDeletethe wide courtyard is a feature i like in palaces i saw when i visited india. lovely temples, as usual.
ReplyDeleteHi Jaresh, Amazing temple complex and really interesting architectures.
ReplyDeleteVery nice and interesting photos!
ReplyDeleteAmazing architecture ! so different from ours !
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ReplyDeleteHi Rajesh! Thanks for introducing this beautiful place to us!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
Wil, ABCW Team
beautiful captures...
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an impressive structure
ReplyDeleteROG, ABCW
aNother magNificeNt temple!!
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There are so many beautiful sculptures in India, thanks for showing us some of the sculptures of Nandi!
ReplyDeleteThank you for a lovely post, - beautiful architecture and sculptures.
ReplyDeleteThere are so many fascinating places in this world. Thank you for introducing us to this one!
ReplyDeleteNice photos! Amazing stone umbrella...I guess I have visited this temple but only my parents went inside.
ReplyDeletewonderful!
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful temple.
ReplyDeleteNice picture with mountain in the background. I love it.
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