Srimad Anantheshwar Temple, Manjeshwar
This temple in Manjeshwar is most ancient temple in the area. The temple is in a low laying area and has to be approached by going down the slope.
This temple like many other ancient temple was ravaged by both man and nature. The portions of the temple was devastated by cyclone in 1677. The temple was later looted by various people several times from 1750 and 1799. In 1804, it was renovated by the Gowda Saraswath Brahmins. The inner sanctum was recently again renovated in 2010 -2010.
The main sanctum has images of the three deities. Besides the image of Shiva, there are images of Lord Narasimha (Ananteshwar) and Subramanya.
There is a peepal tree outside the temple with various snake sculptures around the tree. There is also a small little temple pond near the temple.
Thank you for the tour of this special temple. I am learning so much about India.
ReplyDeleteNice capture , have been to this temple many times .
ReplyDeleteSnake sculptures on a tree, very interesting. So happy to hear too that renovations were made to save the history and the importance of this place. Fascinating story, my friend. Love the photos too.
ReplyDeletewow loved to see it- amchi-temple it is...used to visit it often in my childhood
ReplyDeleteVery interesting, why are there snake sculptures around the tree?
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Interessantes essas esculturas em volta da árvore.
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interesting place...
ReplyDeleteThe temple outlook is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely temple and such beautiful skies! Terrific capture as always, Rajesh! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
super shots,
ReplyDeleteGill in Canada
Super photos!
ReplyDeleteMen can create and destroy with the equal ability! Love the snakes scultptures.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how these temples can withstand the ravages of time and nature even when there is some damage.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful derail!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River.
ReplyDeleteanother incredible temple.
ReplyDeleteHi Rajish... always great photos with a good lesson in history. My only wish would be being able to enlarge the photos for a closer look.
ReplyDeletePretty sky!
ReplyDeletePlease come see my skywatch also. Have a nice evening.
beautifully documented
ReplyDeleteAnother unique old temple.
ReplyDeleteReally interesting photos. The peepal tree looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteAmazing, I love that tree surrounded by these sculptures.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to have statues at the base of a tree.
ReplyDeleteYou have a very beautiful blog which is full of rich treasures - places that a lot of us have not heard about or seen.
ReplyDeleteCame here through Rakesh's blog and found your writing very interesting.
Looks so serene and peaceful. And so neat and clean too(characteristics of Kerala Temples)
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures! Very well composed.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful photo. I saw a similar tree in Taipei.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots! Visiting late today. Happy sky watching.
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These are amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame that something beautiful like this is looted and destroyed...hopefully it's latest incarnation will be left alone so that all the people can enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy visiting and seeing all these marvelous places you show us. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteThis is great and that last one is very special.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend:-)
It's a shame that people would loot or destroy such a beautiful temple.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteSeems a very nice place to visit!
Thanks for sharing;o)
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Hi Rajesh! Happy to be here after my accident ;)
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Blogtrotter Two is around Scandola. Fabulous! Enjoy and have a great weekend!
Great shadows, particularly in the last shot.
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A wonderful tour. I really wanted to see those snake scultures up closer and I wondered why they were there?
ReplyDeleteThis temple is quite different from the ones I have been viewing these past months. It is a lovely one, and the snake sculptures around the tree are amazing. Glad it is being brought back to life after years of looting and mistreatment. genie
ReplyDeletebeautiful shots, what a stunning place to visit
ReplyDeletethe temple looks so solemn, thanks for sharing tidbits about the place
ReplyDeleteVery Nice..
ReplyDeleteI missed out on this one during my stay in india what a beautiful temple Thanks
ReplyDeleteVery nice!
ReplyDeleteHi Rajesh
ReplyDeletel'ultim foto è molto particolare !
Bellissima.
Buona giornata.
Myriam
I love this...so cultural and historical. Great shadows, and awesome information.
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I am now in India almost a week, Rajesh...eating so much wonderful food and being spoiled totally by my dear friends here in Mumbai. We're over near the international airport. Did get out the other night to see the Gateway of India and have a drink at the Taj Palace. Lovely evening but the traffic terrifies me. I can't wait to see some of these beautiful temples.
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A nice shot!
ReplyDeleteVery intersting !
ReplyDeleteYes, men and nature can distroy so beautiful things !
yah really interesting....tht too the snake sculptures n peepal tree s smthng different
ReplyDeleteInteresting place, you let know more about india temple.
ReplyDeleteIt is quite old isn't. Amazing that it has stood for so long. V
ReplyDeleteInteresting Temple, especially the snakes around the tree! So much history there.
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed beautiful. I so love the ancient things and all the stories.
ReplyDeleteQMM
The sculptures around the Peepal tree is so interesting...
ReplyDeleteAmazing pictures..:-)
ReplyDeleteThank you all for appreciating this beautiful temple.
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