Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Brahma Kund, Sihor

Brahma Kund at Sihor is one of the major attraction. This 12th century stepped tank surrounded by idols of Hindu deities is built by Raja Siddharaj Jaisinh.



Water in Brahma Kund, its source and level is consistent throughout the year despite the place being isolated in the interior hill side.


Built in the style of medieval architecture, has a design of steps, small temples, idols of deities, stone work everything carved within and across the complex.



But now sadly the surroundings have been compromised. The area has been encroached and is a serious threat for its survival.

29 comments:

Gattina said...

What an interesting place !

Vineeta Yashsavi said...

Beautiful Captures...

Sharon Wagner said...

I'm sorry to hear that beautiful site might be in peril.

Jeevan said...

Hope they preserve this interestingly built tank from further damages! Nice perspective

LV said...

So much history not being taken care of.

bj said...

Oh, what a beautiful structure...would be a total shame to let it ruin.

LindyLouMac said...

How very sad that the future of this wonderful architecture is under threat.

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Oh I am sorry that it is not being kept up as the Sacred place it is. What keeps the water level up?

Anonymous said...

beautiful place :)

Nima Das said...

Its so sad that our heritage is not well preserved.

R Niranjan Das said...

Nice captures.

Anonymous said...

What a gorgeous place! Hope it is restored.

SM said...

beautiful photos
HD quality

Barb said...

Oh, too bad that such an ancient, historic Kund is being compromised. It looks like you were there on a day when it was empty of visitors. All those archways are so beautiful.

Sylvia K said...

Such an incredible place and so sad that it may not survive the encroachment!! This happens too often in too many places these days! Thanks as always for sharing, Rajesh!! Have a great weekend!

Alexander said...

Interesting place. I wonder what are the steps for? There are so many of them.

Have a good weekend.

Alexander
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Uppal said...

History Revisited!

Leovi said...

Like, really wonderful Brahma Kund! Nice photos!

Sridharan said...

Wow..Looks interesting.. Well captured.. I feel like visiting it before it gets encroched fully..

Anonymous said...

Thanks for posting it here and bringing it to everyone's notice. never heard about this place!!

Its a sad story across India..apathy towards heritage! we have been conditioned to believe that "modern" is good and our past has no future...such a mindset is causing havoc with our heritage!

Pietro Brosio said...

Really amazing, interesting place!

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

VERY INTERESTING STRUCTURE.

Aimz said...

gosh 12th century - very cool :-)

Jim said...

Great

s.c said...

Very nice building. Pity it is so neglected today.

Viera said...

Beautiful buildinf...lovely shot...

Kritika Sharma said...

Wow...

Yogi Saraswat said...

Beautiful historical place !!

Subhodeep Mukhopadhyay said...

Very nice .. I've also seen such steps in Hampi I think.

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