Monday, November 21, 2016

Mahadeva Temple, Tambadi Surla

Tambdi Surla is a small place in in the midst of a forested area of Mollem National Park. This offbeat place which is 65 kms from Panaji is known for the ancient temple in the whole of Goa. 



Here small, beautifully carved and perfectly proportioned 13th century Mahadeva Temple built by Hemadri, a minister of the Yadava king Ramachandra. This temple has been preserved intact amidst serene picturesque Anmod Ghats. The temple consist of garbhagriha, antarala and a pillared Nandi mandapa that is built using finest weather–resistant grey–black basalt. 



The mandapa had balustrade entrances on three sides and it is covered with a roof of plain grey sloping slabs. The mandapa has four pillars embellished with fine carvings of elephant and chains support a stone ceiling decorated with intricately carved lotus flowers of ashtakon variety. 



The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and there is linga mounted on a pedestal inside the inner sanctum.



The intricate carvings created by skilled craftsmen adorn the interior and the sides of the building.



There is a headless Nandi in the centre of the mandapa, surrounded by four matching columns.

24 comments:

  1. Beautiful temple. Awesome pics.

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  2. The ceiling is beautiful and all the intricate carvings. The skill of these artists/craftsmen is mind-boggling.

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  3. Nice captures of the temple.

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  4. How wonderful to visit such an ancient place steeped in history. The carved lotus flowers in the ceiling are so beautiful.
    Happy Mosaic Monday.

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  5. A beautiful setting and stone work.

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  6. Lovely details, especially the ceiling of the temple.

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  7. magnificent Rajesh

    much love...

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  8. What a beautiful place and lovely photography ~ thanks,

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  9. Interesting that the roof looks as though it should be straw or shingles, but is stone!
    ROG, ABCW

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  10. Incredible artistry is this structure. Have a blessed day.

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  11. Truly a work of art!

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  12. They were amazing artists, architects, and craftsmen. I cannot imagine any of our buildings lasting as long as these and in great shape.

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  13. I am astonished every week again, by seeing your photo's .... how rich ornate the buildings are there where you live... It must feel very special.

    Have a nice ABC-day / - Week
    ♫ M e l ☺ d y ♫ (abc-team)
    http://melodymusic.nl/a-b-c-wednesday-19-t/

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  14. Another beautiful temple ! Looks quite small but so beautifully built !

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  15. A well preserved and must to be temple! Simple and interesting architecture and I liked the jaali inside

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  16. Beautiful....lovely ceiling and carvings!

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  17. What a beautiful temple. You have visited some amazing places.
    dropping by from the abc linkup

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  18. Mandapa is looking very beautiful and unique . I am being familiar with this place first time even on social media . Thank you sir for giving us intro of this place

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  19. Good to know about this temple. I Visited Panaji,during my Goa trip. But, missed it. Photos are just awesome.
    Sayanti from http://sayantideb.com

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  20. A beautiful temple located in sylvan surroundings! Beautiful pictures!

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