Monday, July 31, 2017

Boganarasimha Temple, Devarayan Durga

The rocky hills of Devrayan Durga near Bangalore is surrounded by forest. The hill is dotted with several temples and at the at the foot of the hill is Boganarasimha Temple.



This ancient temple is of the Chola period and has been renovated recently. This temple enjoyed the patronage of many kings from various dynasties and also is well known for its simple but beautiful architectural marvel. 



Lord Narsihma is main deity of this temple and The idol of Goddess Lakshmi devi  is also seen here. The temple has beautifully carved tower. Also adjacent to the tower in the temple is beautifully carved sculptures showing various avatarts of Lord Krishna.



27 comments:

  1. Beautiful temple. Great to read.Thanks for all pics, awesome.

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  2. Hi Rajesh, that temple is exquisite. It looks good enough to eat! Have a wonderful day. Jo

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  3. What a gorgeous looking temple, it looks like a wedding cake!
    Happy MM, Rajesh, see you in September.

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  4. Very interesting architecture.

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  5. The colourful sculptures make quite a contrast to all that white.

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  6. Wow - that tower is incredible. Wonderful photos!

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  7. Looks very wonderful and detailed... it must be a spectaculair sight when one looks at it when its fully in the sun

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  8. Absolutely beautiful temple and pretty catchy in white coating! Marvelous

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  9. The tower is quite lovely

    ROG, ABCW

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  10. Such elegant and intricate carvings on the tower and I loved the colorful avatars of Lord Krishna (the colored carvings are quite different from what I remember seeing here before.) I like them very much!

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  11. Rajesh - amazing carvings! What material was used for the temple?

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  12. Anonymous14:24

    White and pure :)

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  13. Oh the colors you captured in this are magnificent!

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  14. You have amazing carved temple and buildings ~ beautiful photo for D ^_^

    A Shutterbug Explores aka A Creative Harbor ~ New design ^_^

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  15. Another amazing piece of architecture.

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  16. Yes very intricate design, though that top portion was made very white that it looks really very new!

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  17. love the color mix,white and the colorful statues

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  18. How majestically that tempe rises into the sky!

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  19. Heisann! Interesting, I will meet a friend of mine within an hour who love India, she has visited India in due of learning yoga and the fantastic culture. Have nice days late Summer ;:OD)

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  20. Beautiful, white gopuram.
    Very nice photos and share, Rajesh.
    Have a Happy Weekend!!
    Peace :)

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  21. The detail is amazing. There isn't a structure even half that old in my country.

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  22. Beautiful and interesting...

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