This is twenty-fourth in the series on the rich cultural heritage of temples in India. The ancient temples of India are richly carved and they behold ones attention for their craftsmanship.
In the Chennakesava Temple of Belur there are several pierced stone screens created in 1175 A.D. through which sun light enters the temple. They have been pierced by squarish holes at intervals and interspaces are carved with ornamental designs and figure sculptures.
One such interesting sculpture is on the middle panel of first screen to the south of east doorway depicting a seated King Vishnuvardhana in durbar with long hair, trimmed bearsd, twirled moustaches and royal dress and ornamentation.
To his left is seated is the Queen Santaladevi with her hair tied up in butterfly knot in addition to usual dress and ornamentation and heavily tasseled waist belt.
Here is a beautiful sculpture of entwined snakes along with other beautiful sculptures on the external walls of Sun Temple at Konark.
In the above the first two one below the other are sculptures of Lord on the walls underneath the Natataraja Temple at Chidambaram. In the next set the top one is on the walls of Vishwanatha Temple at Khajuraho. The remaining two beautiful sculptures are from Kandariya Mahadev Temple at Khajuraho. There are many more such beautiful carvings, we will explore some other time.
One such interesting sculpture is on the middle panel of first screen to the south of east doorway depicting a seated King Vishnuvardhana in durbar with long hair, trimmed bearsd, twirled moustaches and royal dress and ornamentation.
To his left is seated is the Queen Santaladevi with her hair tied up in butterfly knot in addition to usual dress and ornamentation and heavily tasseled waist belt.
Here is a beautiful sculpture of entwined snakes along with other beautiful sculptures on the external walls of Sun Temple at Konark.
35 comments:
These sculptures have stories we have no idea about.
Hello Rajesh, another lovely series on this temple..The carvings are always amazing to see. Great photos, thanks for sharing.. Enjoy your week!
Amazing artisans.
Loved that last mosaic photo. And what an interesting post -- the history is amazing!
It's hard to imagine the time and talent that goes into carvings like these. Stunning!
Very nice. Loved that Vishnuvardhana darbar. Everything is very clear, even the hairstyle of Rani Shantala Devi
These are quite amazing,like lace....
Enjoy your week!
Incredibly beautiful Rajesh. I love this series.
So intricate. Thanks for the tour.
This is so impressive, I can't imagine the time and skill that went into making these.
Simply gorgeous!
Interesting carvings! The ones in the third panel are very unusual.
Yes, indeed, wonderful pictures, I like this poem in stone! Fine sculptures!
What beautiful sculptures !
Great photos!
Always fascinating! impressive carvings.
q is for...
Wonderful carvings in the stone, such detail.
best wishes,
Di,
Abcw team.
so beautiful :)
QUALITY stuff, as usual.
ROG, ABCW
Your temples are among the highest qualified buildings in the world!
Wil, ABCW Team.
Simply incredible in details!! Beautiful captures
whenever I come to your posts, I wonder if there are still such skill people nowadays.
Ann: Yes, we still have such skillful artisans.
Intricate and beautiful ...
It shows great workmanship and craftsmanship , which is widely seen in many parts of India. from centuries , rulers, king encouraged and artisans worked very hard. we should thank them for having presented with such great heritage.your contribution to make it known to others is commendable.
The detailed illustrations created centuries ago still hold us in awe.
Great capture of grand magnificence. It's indeed poetic. :)
Amazing art!
Nice pictures. And awesome series, Rajesh.
I visited Belur earlier this year and it was MINDBLOWING!!
Really The stones are singing a melodious song !!
Incredible India :)
Amazing capture ...
http://thetalesofatraveler.com/2015/08/08/day-trip-from-bangalore-to-kotilingeshwara-temple/
Amazing talent they had and cutting stones to let in light is a unique idea.
Beautiful stone carvings...amazing architecture indeed... :-)
What a legacy the ancient Indians left. Sadly, present day India is still living in their reflected glory.
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