This is twentieth in the series on the rich cultural heritage of ancient temples in India. The 9th century Brahmeswara Temple in Bhubaneshwar is one of the earliest temples of the city and there are beautiful sculptures on the external walls of this temple.
A warrior riding a horse with the full attire required for combat. There are several similar sculptures with minute differences.
A portrait of couple having an interesting discussion. From their expression of their faces it is very clear it is something funny. At Sanchi the Great Stupa has interesting sculptures depicting life of Buddha and life of people at that time.
A warrior riding a horse with the full attire required for combat. There are several similar sculptures with minute differences.
A portrait of couple having an interesting discussion. From their expression of their faces it is very clear it is something funny. At Sanchi the Great Stupa has interesting sculptures depicting life of Buddha and life of people at that time.
- From the top front panel of the right post, after the death of Buddha's mother, she was reborn in the Heaven. The panel shows his return to earth following the visit. Buddha descends the central ladder in the company of Indra, Brahma, and other gods and sages.
- From the middle front panel of the right post, a royal departure is shown, perhaps of the Buddha's father from Kapilavastu.
- From the right post, the fortunate denizens relax "at ease" behind a colonnade, or view the passing scene from an upper balcony.
39 comments:
He is saying something to make her blush, is what I think. But like poetry and all great art these sculptures are open to interpretation. I love them both. Interesting that the warrior and horse dominate the elephant in the first photo.
The warrior on the horse looks like a woman to me, of course nothing wrong with that!
I enjoyed more of the architectural history you've shared.
Lovely portrait of the coulple! Amazing pieces of art!
I love your title...Poetry in Stone...and they are beautiful! (http://www.reflectionsenroute.com)
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These reliefs are gorgeous, the colors of the stone are beautiful
Wonderful captures, Rajesh, and I love the laughing couple!!! How different and unusual!! I think it's terrific! Thanks for sharing!!
What stories those sculptures tell.
Fascinating post and photography for OWT ~ namaste,
artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)
So beautiful...these images are fantastic! I always learn something new, when I visit your blog.
Thank you for sharing these interesting posts!
Have a good week!
They are very beautiful. I like the horse with the elephant especially.
The sculptures are always amazing.
A wonderful mason work.
perfectly titled post - poetry in stone.
Wow - how beautiful.
These sculptures are so expressive. Just beautiful.
Nice pictures , full of beauty , wonderful sculptures !
Nothing quite charming and beautiful as poetry in stone. They look graceful too.
Agree with you.
Another great series!! Boom, Bobbi and Gary.
Poetry in stone indeed. Awesome details.
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Great sculptures! I like the couple the man of which says something funny and she hides her smile.
Wil, ABCW Team
Beautiful and amazing sculptures!
All the monuments and carvings in India are amazing.
Such playful STATUES!
I always enjoy your posts!
An Arkie's Musings
It really is poetry in stone - those sculptures could tell many stories.
Sensational stonework!
Leslie
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Usually the carvings are so serious. It is delightful to see some humor from so long ago.
So much detail...
These sculptures are superb! Thank you for sharing these historical Indian treasures. Happy ABC Wednesday and Blessings! #32
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Poetry in stone indeed!
Nice title. Poetry in stone indeed. the poetry, the art and the craft all is lost now.
PhenoMenon, ABCW
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Beautiful sculptures !
Gattina
ABC team
Interesting indeed
Those relics are beautiful .
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saying some word !!
Great capture! :)
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