The Monastery - 2 at Ratnagiri is dated back to the 7th century A.D. to 14th century A.D. during the Bhaumakaras, Somavamsis and Gangas period. But this monastery is excavated recently in the years 1958-62.
The monastery has three structural phases, as evident from the excavation. It is built using Bricks and Khandolite stone. It is plain and simple, except the balustrade windows in the eastern wall.
The monastery consists of a central square courtyard, bordered on all sides by a pillared verandah around which are array an inner porch, 18 cells and a shrine chamber.
The monastery has three structural phases, as evident from the excavation. It is built using Bricks and Khandolite stone. It is plain and simple, except the balustrade windows in the eastern wall.
The monastery consists of a central square courtyard, bordered on all sides by a pillared verandah around which are array an inner porch, 18 cells and a shrine chamber.
22 comments:
so old and looks strong :)
The pale skies do make a great backdrop for the monastery!! Beautiful captures as always, Rajesh!!
A lovely serie!
Very interesting post for SWF,Rajesh!Have a nice weekend.
An interesting place and fascinating old.
it's very nice that I could travel all over India through pictures in you blog...
Another fascinating post of India history and great shots for SWF ~ thanks, ^_^
artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)
Very interesting.
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It's great that this is being rediscovered.
What an interesting place - those cells look small.
Good documentary of the monastery.
Have a good weekend.
Alexander
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What a lovely old building!
There are too many Buddhist monasteries in such state :(
lovely old red bricks,a charming one during its heydays.
Another amazing structure! My Skies
As beautiful as exotic, really a great work ... having the sky as a beautiful setting, fantastic!
Really a wonderful discovery! Nice perspective in photos
A sturdy place of prayer!
A Plum Among the Shadows?
Rusty & vintage?
An absolutely perfect combo.
Wonderful pictures :-)
Lovely pics! what a great structure!
Sound Very interesting! And Lovely Picture.........
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