Around the Brihadeeswara Temple of Gangaikondacholapuram there are many shrines and structures which are built around the same time as the main temple in 1020-1029. One of them is Lion well.
The well in the temple premises is considered a sacred place and water from this was used for all the activities at the temple. The interesting aspect is entrance to the well is through a Lion sculpture which is close to the well. A flight of steps takes one to the bottom of the well.
The well in the temple premises is considered a sacred place and water from this was used for all the activities at the temple. The interesting aspect is entrance to the well is through a Lion sculpture which is close to the well. A flight of steps takes one to the bottom of the well.
This is an awesome structure. I was in GKC in December 2012 & it is an awesome temple of great proportions..
ReplyDeleteThat's very interesting...
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely fascinating. What an impressive structure.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that you got some people in the 2nd shot to give some perspective as to this lion's size. Most interesting. I'd swear that lion is smiling, too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous lion statue!
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ReplyDeleteOh, awesome indeed, Rajesh! And what a terrific capture for the day!! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeletea fierce entryway Rajesh:-)
ReplyDeleteIts nice to know and learn about other cultures. Awesome structure!~
ReplyDeleteLovely post, nice temple!
ReplyDeleteAwesome looking structure, a neat place to hold the well. Thanks for sharing, have a great day!
ReplyDeleteWOW! That is a terrific lion!
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ReplyDeleteawesome!!!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent...
ReplyDeletevery cool. i'd like to go there.
ReplyDeleteI hope I get to visit this place some time in the future.
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ReplyDeleteYour images make me want to be there.
ReplyDeleteYes. A huge temple indeed! Nice shot.
ReplyDeleteWow, impressive and so old.
ReplyDeleteVery impressive Lion Well!
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Yes, I remember.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot!
Yes, I like that lion, great pictures.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fairy tale like lion, for some reason it reminds me of the sphinx in Egypt.;)
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend,
xoxo
The lion is magnificent.
ReplyDeleteYes, it’s interesting to see a well enclosed through a lion sculpture. I need to visit this temple... hope to catch as soon possible.
ReplyDeleteA very special well.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for appreciating this unique well.
ReplyDeleteWonderful.
ReplyDeletegreat expression on the lion's face...
ReplyDeleteThat is one of the things I enjoy about blogging. Get to see so many different things and places I would never see otherwise.
ReplyDeleteNice structure.
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was fascinated seeing this well. they were renovating the place when i went in Nov
ReplyDeleteImponente e original, gostei. Um abraço!
ReplyDeleteO wow! Beautiful and different :)
ReplyDeleteUnique in every sense of the term...awesome..
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