The rock cut cave, Tentuli Gumpha - I is located on middle terrace of the Khandagiri Hillock of Orissa. It belongs to 1st century B.C. during the period of Mahameghavahana Chedi dynasty.
It consists of a single small dwelling cell with two entrances and a benched verandah with a simple pillar in the middle.
The cave is devoid of sculptural friezes except for the arched entrances with small carving of two elephant seated back to back on either side of the arch.
The bracket supporting the pillar has beautiful carving of elephant.
The cave is devoid of sculptural friezes except for the arched entrances with small carving of two elephant seated back to back on either side of the arch.
The bracket supporting the pillar has beautiful carving of elephant.
beautiful picture.. i had been in Udaygiri.. i didn't have time to go to Khandagiri at that same trip.. hope in future I could go there...
ReplyDeleteGreat captures, Nice post
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. The antiquity & rustic quality gets me so attracted to it!
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What a fascinating dwelling cell. I really like the elephant carving.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful slice of history!
ReplyDeletevery knowledgeable...
ReplyDeleteThe elephant is perfect. It is enough!
ReplyDeleteFascinating place!! Great captures and lovely blue, blue skies, Rajesh!! Enjoy your weekend!!
ReplyDeleteRajesh, I would have to wait on the verandah admiring the elephant sculptures! Do people still go inside? Such an old dwelling cave.
ReplyDeleteNice pictures.
ReplyDeleteLovely carving!
ReplyDeleteAmazing what people had sculptured and built such a long time ago !
ReplyDeleteNice discovery with the cave! Wonderful perspective on pillars and bracket
ReplyDeleteThat's a very interesting place... It's amazing how smart people are in the past, they are able to accomplish such great design.
ReplyDeleteFascinating place, very nice the elephant carving.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful entrance. I can't help but wonder about the person who carved the elephant.
ReplyDeleteI love the history in these photos.
ReplyDeleteThe shadows are deep and dark and inviting!
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The carving of the elephant in stone in very beautiful, Rajesh!
ReplyDeleteNice find and nice photos!!
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Your country has so many beautiful sculptures on your temples.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful place! I love the elephant frieze sculpture!
ReplyDeleteNice pictures
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
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