Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Takhteshwar Temple, Bhavnagar

This temple is a important landmark in the city of Bhavnagar. It is located at the center of the city on a hillock and and named after its patron Maharaja Takhtsinhji. The temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is built sometime in 1863.



The temple has a courtyard in the front and it can be reached by climbing a flight of steps made up of marble.The entire temple is made of white marble.  



Even the pillars and tower of the temple is constructed using marble. There are about 18 pillar that supporting the roof. 



 As it is a Shiva temple, a Nandi bull is also present in the temple courtyard.

26 comments:

  1. Unusual top to this temple. The white marble shines brightly.

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  2. Beautiful temple and elegant work/architecture with marble!

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  3. Awesome temple made of white marble. JM, IL-U.S.A.

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  4. Wow. Great shots. This temple is really imressive, with the white marble, the decorations and all the pillars.

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  5. Amazing temple, so fascinating!

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  6. Beautiful temple, Great photos.

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  7. Anonymous22:15

    Gorgeous details.

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  8. Such beautiful blue, blue skies and the perfect backdrop for the temple!! Wonderful captures, Rajesh, as always! Wishing you and your family a wonderful weekend!!

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  9. Hello Rajesh, pretty captures of the temple.. I especially like the shot with the flag..have a great weekend!

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  10. If it's marble, no wonder the temple has lasted so long!

    Desert Sky

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  11. Beautiful contrast between the intricately carved building and the beautiful blue sky. Have a great weekend!

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  12. Amazing temple.
    Great shots.

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  13. Yes, This temple is a gorgeous, I love this picture!

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  14. Magnificent! Great photos!

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  15. This is a beautiful temple. I really like the clean lines of the pillars and temple itself. What an impressive sight.

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  16. Beautiful building !

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  17. Such delicious detail. I love it!

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  18. Beautiful pictures of a nice place .

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  19. Beautiful captures :)

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  20. Temple looks beautiful.

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  21. Wonderful place beautifully captured!

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  22. Such a beautiful temple. Great captures :)

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  23. great captures... :)

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