Lalitgiri Buddhist complex has various structures of religious and architectural importance that have been excavated by the A.S.I. There are various monasteries here and Monastery No. 4. measures 30 sq.m. and is facing toward west and oriented north-south.
On the basis of architectural ground and excavated material this monastery came into existence between 8th and 12th century A.D during the period of Bhaumakara and Somavamsi dynasties. It is a large monastic complex square in plan with ten cells, of which five are on each wing and a central courtyard a shrine chamber at the rear wall.
The monastery has an open courtyard with chambers in all side fronted by a veranda and a sanctum in the rear wall. It is plain, except the pedestal of Buddha, which is represented with triratha symbol, lotus medallion, lion and scroll work.
On the basis of architectural ground and excavated material this monastery came into existence between 8th and 12th century A.D during the period of Bhaumakara and Somavamsi dynasties. It is a large monastic complex square in plan with ten cells, of which five are on each wing and a central courtyard a shrine chamber at the rear wall.
The monastery has an open courtyard with chambers in all side fronted by a veranda and a sanctum in the rear wall. It is plain, except the pedestal of Buddha, which is represented with triratha symbol, lotus medallion, lion and scroll work.
For courtyard and doorjambs the material used is Khandolite stone where as bricks are used for other structures.
I discovered that the lion is a symbol in almost any country. In Christianity and Judaism the lion represents the tribe of Juda. In the temples you showed us there were images of lions too.Thanks for sharing this all.
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It's amazing how beautifully preserved the workmanship is!
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ReplyDeleteGreat brick work and slice of history!
ReplyDeleteSigh...another place in India to visit!
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful carvings in the stone.
ReplyDeleteExcellent brick construction and well preserved monument/monastery! Beautiful captures Rajesh
ReplyDeleteVery interesting photos for SWF;Rajesh!Have a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting these excavations in the Buddhist complex!
ReplyDeleteso nice to see the green trees at the back.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great monastery building.
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Very interesting place a blend of history and culture
ReplyDeleteAll charm and it looks peacefully quiet. I love that quality.
ReplyDeleteGreat restoration going on.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting,I always like to see the beautiful carving.....thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love the carved details in the last photo.
ReplyDeleteI'm always amazed at the workmanship of things that were built in the past. Tom The Backroads Traveller
ReplyDeleteamazing that it still exists being so old. I especially like the last photo....thanks!
ReplyDeleteVery nice pictures. Great!
ReplyDeleteThe remains of the monastery Speaks volumes of the structured way of learning and architecture in the ancient times.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful post :)
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ReplyDeleteGreat brick work and slice of history! Great series of pictures !!
ReplyDeleteLove the last shot.
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