The Bhoganandisvara Temple at Nandi is the finest architectural specimen of Dravidian order built anytime between 9th and 15th century A.D.
In the Bhoganandisvara Temple complex among the twin temples Bhoganandisvara and Arunachalesvara. The Bhoganandisvara dedicated to Lord Shiva is on the North.
The temple consists of a garbhagriha, a sukanasi and a navaranga. The pillars of the navaranga are carved with fine small figures on all the sides.
Both sukanasi and navaranga have pierced windows with sculptured jalis.
In front of the of the navaranga entrance is the Nandi Mantapa.
The outer wall of the shrines have pilasters, turrets. The carvings on the temple and pillars are varied and are in excellent condition.
In the Bhoganandisvara Temple complex among the twin temples Bhoganandisvara and Arunachalesvara. The Bhoganandisvara dedicated to Lord Shiva is on the North.
The temple consists of a garbhagriha, a sukanasi and a navaranga. The pillars of the navaranga are carved with fine small figures on all the sides.
Both sukanasi and navaranga have pierced windows with sculptured jalis.
In front of the of the navaranga entrance is the Nandi Mantapa.
The outer wall of the shrines have pilasters, turrets. The carvings on the temple and pillars are varied and are in excellent condition.
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It is stunning ! : )
Thank You!
ALOHA from Honolulu
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Amazing how beautiful and still very much contained are these old architectural structures~
The temple is an architectural wonder!
Those pillars are absolutely amazing - as is the whole temple, by the way. Another interesting post!
Wow, amazing workmanship those pillars are a real work of talent and time. Thanks for sharing
that looks wonderful :)
The most amazing thing about these temples is that every single part is carved so intricately...I am in humble awe.
Everything looks in pristine condition.
Fabulous stonework!
Beautiful captures of an amazing place, Rajesh!! Thank you, as always, for sharing!! Have a great new week!
Hello Rajesh, I'm always interested in the carvings you photograph. They do seem to be in wonderful condition for such antiquity.
So interesting to see this temple. The carvings are really amazing.
Those carvings are interesting to look at and in such perfect condition!
What a gorgeous temple. It's wonderful that it has been maintained in such grey condition through the ages.
It's amazing that such ancient buildings are still in such a great condition. These temples are so precious!
Wil, ABCW Team.
i think of the backbreaking work this must of taken.
ROG, ABCW
It is very interesting to see these pictures. Such a great architecture!
Such fine details and rich history♪ http://lauriekazmierczak.com/nice-surprise/
Such a variety of sculptures, must be an amazing place to visit.
A wonderful tour of Bhoganandisvara Temple in Nandi - thank you!
Lovely architecture.
What an amazing structure, especially when you know it was built without modern technology. - Margy
I love all the carvings!
These temples are just astounding.
Magnificent photos! :-)
Excellent capture and marvelous perspective with things engraved! Impressive light on the Lingam
Rajesh, beautiful capture of magnificent architecture. :)
Very amazing pictures !!
Oh My!. Such beautiful pictures. I would like to visit this temple.
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