Patalapuri Gumpha is located on Udayagiri hill in Orissa. This is of the period Mahameghavahana Chedi dynasty during 1st century B.C.
Rock cut cave consists of four dwelling cells, two at the back and one on either side of the benched veranda. The veranda originally provided with two pilasters and three pillars.
The cave is devoid of sculptural embellishments except the traces of a man on the bracket fighting with a lion and two winged lion on the top of a pillar on its square base.
Rock cut cave consists of four dwelling cells, two at the back and one on either side of the benched veranda. The veranda originally provided with two pilasters and three pillars.
The cave is devoid of sculptural embellishments except the traces of a man on the bracket fighting with a lion and two winged lion on the top of a pillar on its square base.
I have not been to this place but heard a lot..nice clicks!!
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How lovely.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos of India.Really interesting!Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteYet more intriquing and historical buildings ~ great shots for SWF ~ namaste,
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That's a fascinating mason work, similar to Petra, it unbelievable what they was able to work out of rocks in ancient times, for that sites India is a very interesting country.
ReplyDeletewonder why the pillar is shaped like this, middle thinning.
ReplyDeleteRajesh, I'm wondering who used these dwelling cells? So ancient, it's hard to believe they're still standing.
ReplyDeletethe carving is spectacular.
ReplyDeleteYes, wonderful pictures, I like it, I love that temple!
ReplyDeleteLove the history of such places
ReplyDeleteAmazing captures of caves :)
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ReplyDeleteAn exciting place to explore. If your sons were with you I bet they loved that cave! I would too.
ReplyDeleteFascinating place. You seem to be surrounded by so much history.
ReplyDeleteInteresting perspective Rajesh!
ReplyDeleteI like the carving of the winged lions.
ReplyDeleteAdmiring the people who made this temple.
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What a great effort ...and what nice pictures :)
ReplyDeleteUdaygiri caves in Bhubaneswar, Odisha are one of the picturesque caves for Jain monks, who dwelled there in 1st Century BC...truly marvellous that it stands tall even today & admired by one & all...thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteIn Udaygiri Caves, Bhubaneswar Jain monks dwelled in 1st Century BC! Amazing! Thanks for sharing this! :)
ReplyDeleteoh beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat structure...
ReplyDeleteGood carving..
Thanks for sharing... :)