The ancient Anantheshwara Temple at Udupi has great spiritual and historical significance. This temple has been considered as seat of learning since ages for study of Veda, Vedanta, Upanishads. It was this place where Shri Madhwacharya obtained his early lessons.
The architecture of the temple is very unique and this style of construction can be seen in Southern Karnataka and Kerala. The temple has typical sloping roofs.
It was believd that on the request of Lord Shiv that Lord Parashurama also enshrined inthe Linga in the form of Lord Anantha and hence the name Anantheshwara.
The backside of the temple is curved with small windows at intervals.
The architecture of the temple is very unique and this style of construction can be seen in Southern Karnataka and Kerala. The temple has typical sloping roofs.
It was believd that on the request of Lord Shiv that Lord Parashurama also enshrined inthe Linga in the form of Lord Anantha and hence the name Anantheshwara.
The backside of the temple is curved with small windows at intervals.
The architecture certainly looks unique and charming !
ReplyDeleteNice to know about this temple.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous temple.
ReplyDeleteI like the wee little windows. I guess "they" didn't want anyone to escape! :)
ReplyDeleteThe rounded sloping roof is so nice. This looks to be quite large but with wee little windows. Nice touch of red.
ReplyDeleteInteresting temple and so different from the ones you usually share with us!! Great post for the day, Rajesh! Enjoy your weekend!!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting temple. I wouldn't have realized those small windows if you hadn't pointed them out.
ReplyDeleteinteresting. i don't think you've featured something like this before.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, really lovely place, this temple is wonderful! Have a nice day!
ReplyDeleteI like the details of the architecture. Great slopes and shapes at the top.
ReplyDeleteA wooden temple,nice carvings.
ReplyDeleteSuch interesting architecture and I love that red is a color for worship.
ReplyDeletewonderful craftsmanship!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful architect...
ReplyDeletelovely shots!!
ReplyDeleteFirst time I've seen a temple shaped like this.
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This temple is not what other temple looks like, right? This is more likely a modern one. But the structural is one of a kind.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous.
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This temple looks quite different to me from many of the other temples...very beautiful, though.
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