Hulikere is just 5 kms from the Halebid. This place is not as popular as other ancient archaeological sites of Belur and Halebid. This place one can see beautiful Pushkarini (sacred pool).
This pool is constructed below the ground level. There are stone stairs from top to the bottom on all the four sides. At the mid height level there are 12 sanctums with pinnacles. Apart from this there are also 15 sanctums without pinnacles at the same level.
The 12 sanctums most probably represented the twelve Zodiac constellations. The total number of sanctums may be standing for the 27 constellations. As this pool is filled with 75% water during the rainy season, its full architectural beauty is visible only during the summer season.
The base of the sanctum has two layer of beautiful carvings of elephants, horses, humans in war scenes. There is also a layer of beautiful motifs.
This pool is constructed below the ground level. There are stone stairs from top to the bottom on all the four sides. At the mid height level there are 12 sanctums with pinnacles. Apart from this there are also 15 sanctums without pinnacles at the same level.
The 12 sanctums most probably represented the twelve Zodiac constellations. The total number of sanctums may be standing for the 27 constellations. As this pool is filled with 75% water during the rainy season, its full architectural beauty is visible only during the summer season.
The base of the sanctum has two layer of beautiful carvings of elephants, horses, humans in war scenes. There is also a layer of beautiful motifs.
Beautiful and interesting carvings....it's surprising they don't deteriorate in water!
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That would be such a fascinating place to visit.
ReplyDeleteYou always post some intriguing images and most interesting facts about them! Thanks for another tour.
ReplyDeleteAmazing architecture! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful !These elephant fringe is a favorite with sculptors all over India... from Keshava Temples to Akshardhamas ... they are everywhere :) love them.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Some water would have added more to its beauty.
ReplyDeleteInteresting shots and perspective on the pool! Marvelous site and its seems tough to climbing down the stairs
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and amazing construction.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a sacred and fascinating place and wonderful photography for OWT!
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Exquisite pictures, I like that sacred pool!
ReplyDeleteRajesh I cannot get over the beauty of these places you show and the incredible artistry of the carvings. I don't think I have seen a more beautiful pool.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fascinating place, Rajesh!! Wonderful captures!! I always look forward to your posts! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful architecture.
ReplyDeleteWow even if it's not too wide, it is awesome. Do you think it was above ground during those times, or if not, why was it built below ground level? Almost similar to the barays of Siem Reap.
ReplyDeletei really like the 1st image; i thought it really shows the beauty of the temple.
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting to see a pool and all the intricate carvings
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting place - thanks for showing it to me.
ReplyDeleteso much HISTORY!
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Another beautiful post - I do look forward to seeing photos of the wonderful architecture you post!
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ReplyDeleteYou never stop amazing me! You have so many photos of beautiful buildings! Thank you for taking the trouble of sharing.
ReplyDeleteHavw a great week,
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The carvings and the buildings are astounding! Again, I wonder how long did it take for them to be carved and built, and how many people did them.
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I love the idea of the views of the architecture change with the seasons.
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Terrific post...always interests me to see these kinds of buildings♪ http://lauriekazmierczak.com/hole-on-hold/
ReplyDeleteHow lovely it would have been with water in the pool area. Still, the stonework is so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is so interesting, I wish I could see it in the monsoon season.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting architecture...! Nice detailing Rajesh :)
ReplyDeleteWow! An ancient pool.
ReplyDeleteFascinating structure
ReplyDeleteI'm learning a lot from your blog, Great pictures!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent place, great share!
ReplyDeleteWow, what stunning architecture!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Thank you so much for the close-up of the carvings. I love how intricate they are.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stone carvings..it's a pity that such places are not looked upon as heritage sites...
ReplyDeleteMagnificent architecture! How far is it from Bangalore?
ReplyDeleteAmazingly historical! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful beautiful place!!
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