Vaidyanatheshwara Temple at Talkad is one of the oldest temple here. Recent excavations have unearthed this temple and some other prominent temples. This temple built in the 14th century by the kings of Chola Dynasty.
This magnificent granite temple built in Dravidian style showcases wonderful craftsmanship by the artisans of the period. Later, the Hoysalas, Vijayanagar and Mysore Maharajas made valuable additions to this temple.
The east facing temple has doorways that is intricately carved and has two huge guards approximately 10ft standing on either side of the entrance. The outer walls are covered by depictions of various forms of Shiva and Vishnu.
A beautiful chain of granite rings is sculpted at one end of the outer roof. Interesting feature of this chain is that they hang down from the roof, with no joints.
Interesting carvings are done on the pillars and walls of the temple. Each of these carving outdo each other.
This magnificent granite temple built in Dravidian style showcases wonderful craftsmanship by the artisans of the period. Later, the Hoysalas, Vijayanagar and Mysore Maharajas made valuable additions to this temple.
The east facing temple has doorways that is intricately carved and has two huge guards approximately 10ft standing on either side of the entrance. The outer walls are covered by depictions of various forms of Shiva and Vishnu.
A beautiful chain of granite rings is sculpted at one end of the outer roof. Interesting feature of this chain is that they hang down from the roof, with no joints.
Interesting carvings are done on the pillars and walls of the temple. Each of these carving outdo each other.
It is a beautiful temple. Lovely pictures.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful architect...
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely marvelous details... wonder how the granite rings are joined!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful visit to the temple. The details and carvings are beautiful. Have a happy week!
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous temple! You have some really beautiful architecture in India!
ReplyDeleteHow do they manage to sculpt such beauty into granite!
ReplyDeleteA magnificent temple it is indeed and your captures are wonderful!! Thanks for sharing, Rajesh, as always!! Hope you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteRajesh I marvel at how many gorgeous temples have been buried for so long...thankfully they are now being unearthed....those granite rings are amazing.
ReplyDeleteWonderful details.
ReplyDeleteAn interesting Vaidyanatheshwara Temple, pretty pictures !!
ReplyDeleteI wonder how many temples there are in India! You've photographed many!
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Absolutely brilliant! This temple must be ver ancient, but it looks so beautiful and in good repair.
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Wil,ABCW Team
Gorgeous carvings! Wow!
ReplyDeleteExquisite carvings and workmanship, wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYou wonder what tools they had to create such masterpieces? The granite rings are amazing in their perfect circles.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful temple.
ReplyDeleteAs always such beautiful architecture and embellishments. Amazing craftsmenship.
ReplyDeleteRajesh, Again, this makes me want to visit India. A gorgeous temple. So much love went into it, I know. Amy
ReplyDeleteLove the architecture art work, must of took them craftsman a long time to create.
ReplyDeletebeautiful :-)
ReplyDeleteThis magnificent granite temple built in Dravidian style showcases wonderful craftsmanship by the artisans of the period. Later, the Hoysalas, Vijayanagar and Mysore Maharajas made valuable additions to this temple. Very beautiful place really .
ReplyDeleteamazing architecture!
ReplyDeleteIs this the one that gets covered with sand overtime?
Very interesting and informative. Shall definitely visit once.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Subhodeep
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