Friday, November 22, 2013

Top View of Kailash Temple, Ellora

Kailashnath Temple at Ellora is one of the most famous marvel in stone. This 8th century temple is one of the true example of  sculptural ornamentation and rich craftsmanship of rock-cut architecture.



Designed to resemble Mount Kailash, the abode of Lord Shiva is notable for vertical excavation as carvers started at the top of the original rock, and excavated downward.



Every inch of the temple is carved and there are exceptional carvings even on the roof of the temple. The magnificence of this temple can be seen by climbing the hillock around the temple from which temple was carved.



24 comments:

Carver said...

It never fails to astound me how elaborate the carvings are on these beautiful temples.

Our photos said...

Temple photos are very nice!

Sylvia K said...

Such an amazing temple and awesome architecture!! Wonderful captures for the day, Rajesh! Hope you and your family have a lovely weekend!

George said...

What a marvelous structure! It's amazing that the carving started at the top of the rock and the carvers worked their way down.

Anonymous said...

Ooo - how gorgeous!

Photo Cache said...

you must be very high when you took these photos.

Irene said...

Stunning!I'm thinking of all the work to make the sculpturing and building. wish I could visit :)

Vineeta Yashsavi said...

Informative post with lovely pictures...

eastcoastlife said...

Wow, this is a very beautiful temple.

eileeninmd said...

Cool view of the temple. Great shot!

Pallavi said...

Beautiful pictures Rajesh . This is such an important part of our heritage . Thanks for sharing :)

R Niranjan Das said...

Nice shots. I just love this temple for the effort and skill that has gone into its chiseling.

DeniseinVA said...

Amazing! A magnificent find!

Unknown said...

Your view is breathtaking. You really got a nice shot. Thank you for sharing.

Anonymous said...

these craftsman must have hands and hearts as hard as stone to do all that.

Anonymous said...

Great angle shots ~ thanks, carol, xxx

Annemor said...

Nice craftmanship that has endured time.
Lovely.
Have a nice evening
Mormor

Al said...

I can't imagine the work that went into that temple. Nice photos and explanation.

Leovi said...

Wonderful photos, awesome place!

Gemma Wiseman said...

Incredible detail in those carvings. Love the view in the second photo.

Ravish Mani said...

Great pics Rajesh. Truly magnificently marvellous.

Unknown said...

wow, definitely a great view! I was there 2 years ago and due to the rain was not able to go around and take shots from angles.

Thanks for sharing!.

Datta Ghosh said...

and to think that all this splendour is single rock cut, amazing!!

Abhijit Ray said...

Nice sculpture.