This is twenty-first in the series on the rich cultural heritage of ancient temples in India. The ancient temples are richly carved and they behold ones attention for their craftsmanship. One of the prominent sculpture of different type are Yali which has a catlike graceful body, but the head of a lion with tusks of an elephant and tail of a serpent.
This beautiful sculpture of Yali with a warrior is in 10th century Ranganathswamy Temple at Srirangam.
This sculpture of Yali is in the 100 pillar Kalyanmantap at 1624 A.D Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple at Madurai.
This fabulous sculpture of Yali with a warrior is in 16th century Veerabadhra Temple of Lepakshi.
This sculpture is prominently seen in South Indian temples. First one is from 1515 A.D Bala Krishna Temple at Hampi, 6th century Thayumanaswami Temple at Trichy and 1010 A.D Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur.
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This beautiful sculpture of Yali with a warrior is in 10th century Ranganathswamy Temple at Srirangam.
This sculpture of Yali is in the 100 pillar Kalyanmantap at 1624 A.D Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple at Madurai.
This fabulous sculpture of Yali with a warrior is in 16th century Veerabadhra Temple of Lepakshi.
This sculpture is prominently seen in South Indian temples. First one is from 1515 A.D Bala Krishna Temple at Hampi, 6th century Thayumanaswami Temple at Trichy and 1010 A.D Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur.
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really poetry... how beautiful sculpture.... amazing amazing...
ReplyDeleteThe work is stunning!
ReplyDeleteAre the sculptors known? It is rich in imagery and design.
ReplyDeleteYali are very interesting sculptures.
ReplyDeleteAmazing sculptures.
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one is speechless in such a presence, drinking it in.
ReplyDeleteALOHA from Honolulu
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=^..^= <3
Interesting sculptures....
ReplyDeleteIt is an amazing temple. The sculptures and details are wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletebeautiful sculpture, Wanda
ReplyDeleteThe sculptors had very vivid imagination and wonderful skills.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sculptures!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stone work.
ReplyDeleteStunning photo's
ReplyDeleteInteresting post! Very, very beautiful sculptures!
ReplyDeleteIncredible sculptures, Rajesh!! Terrific captures for the day! Have a great week!!
ReplyDeleteFascinating post!! Boom, Bobbi and Gary.
ReplyDeleteEach sculpture tells a story. What an interesting way to discover your country's heritage.
ReplyDeleteWow! ~ Certainly beautiful poetry in stone ~ great shots for OWT ~ thanks, ^_^
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Stunning sculptures! Great!
ReplyDeleteindia has a rich cultural heritage, lucky you.
ReplyDeleteSuch workmanship, and it is well over a thousand years old. Incredible.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful sculptures of mythological creatures!
ReplyDeleteGreat sculptures!
ReplyDeleteFantastic and intricate carvings.
ReplyDeleteSo all over the country these sculptures can be found. It's amazing that these images all have the. same. details. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWil, ABCW Team.
Thanks for your poetry in stone. I understand that these sculptures are to be found all over the country! All created in different periods of the Indian history., but with the same details. It's amazing.
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Wil, ABCW Team.
What gorgeous shots!
ReplyDeleteFabulous sculpture!
ReplyDeleteThe intricate details of the stone work is so impressive :)
ReplyDeleteWren x
Beautiful carvings indeed. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYES!
ReplyDeleteLeslie
abcw team
great design!
ReplyDeleteROG, ABCW
I am always amazed at the intricate carvings in the temples!
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I am always amazed at the complicated designs of these sculptures.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing them with us.
The richness of India's cultural heritage is awe inspiring.
ReplyDeleteGreat scultors, have a nice day
ReplyDeleteThe detail is amazing. They are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAwesome captures, Rajesh :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stone work.......
ReplyDeleteAwesome!
ReplyDeleteOutstanding!
ReplyDeleteStunning photo's indeed
ReplyDeleteThat is an interesting mythical creature. I just saw the ones in Lepakshi a few weeks ago.
ReplyDeleteNice collection, Rajesh. And great idea for a post.
Yali is my mom's favorite subject and she has written lot of articles that have been published! Also my favorite animal :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful :)
ReplyDeleteGreat sculpture. Beautiful!
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