Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Rishabhanatha Cave, Khandagiri

Rishabhanatha Gumpha located on Southern-eastern side of the Khandagiri Hillock of Orissa. It belongs to 1st century B.C.  during the period of Mahameghavahana Chedi dynasty. 




Presently the cave has entirely collapsed except for the back wall of the cave.



On the back wall there are three reliefs images, two of Rishabhanatha and one of Amra carved at the top portion.





23 comments:

  1. Very detailed carvings for so long ago!

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  2. Beautiful colors and designs on the cave wall thar still exists

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  3. Interesting discovery and detailed capture!

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  4. Lovely carvings. Architecture is so simple here.

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  5. What a most interesting place. Years ago someone used their talent for these great cravings.

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  6. Interesting and beautiful!
    Wil, ABCW Team.

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  7. Beautiful, and magnificently preserved! Must be amazing in person!

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  8. Anonymous20:37

    Wow - how fabulous!

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  9. Interesting..our country is so rich in sculpture heritage

    www.myunfinishedlife.com

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  10. absolutely gorgeous artistry!

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  11. A lot of work went into those carvings.

    Arizona Sky

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  12. What an amazing place, Rajesh, and great captures, as always!! Have a great weekend!!

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  13. Wonderful photos! Love the ornate detail in the last shots.

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  14. A thrilling sight from antiquity! I hate the cave has largely fallen in.

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  15. Delicate carvings,like the last shot most

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  16. Amazing that someone had the patience to carve this detail out of solid rock.

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  17. Wow! You post the most gorgeous photos! I love this series a lot.

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  18. Anonymous23:37

    Fantastic. So much art in our history!

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  19. Beautiful colours on the stone.

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  20. The colours on the stone add so much beauty to the sculpture on it.

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  21. Yet to explore Orissa..

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