This is twenty-third in the series on the rich cultural heritage of temples in India. The ancient temples of India are richly carved and they behold ones attention for their craftsmanship.
Here is a beautiful sculpture on the exterior of the Lakshmana Temple at Khajuraho where a boys help a lady to remove thorn from her feet.
On the back side exterior wall of the Varhai Temple at Chaurasi is the beautiful sculpture of Sun God on a chariot pulled by 7 horses.
At Airavateswarar Temple of Darasuram there is a very unique sculpture of Ardhanareeswarar with three faces and eight arms. If one observes carefully the left half is man and the right half is woman.
In the above the first one is Lord Shiva on sitting pose with sword and shield in pair of hands. This is again from Airavateswarar Temple at Darasuram. The next two are from Chennakesava Temple of Belur. There are many more such beautiful carvings, we will explore some other time.
Here is a beautiful sculpture on the exterior of the Lakshmana Temple at Khajuraho where a boys help a lady to remove thorn from her feet.
On the back side exterior wall of the Varhai Temple at Chaurasi is the beautiful sculpture of Sun God on a chariot pulled by 7 horses.
At Airavateswarar Temple of Darasuram there is a very unique sculpture of Ardhanareeswarar with three faces and eight arms. If one observes carefully the left half is man and the right half is woman.
In the above the first one is Lord Shiva on sitting pose with sword and shield in pair of hands. This is again from Airavateswarar Temple at Darasuram. The next two are from Chennakesava Temple of Belur. There are many more such beautiful carvings, we will explore some other time.
A lovely temple, the carvings are always a beautiful sight. Your children are cute! Have a happy week!
ReplyDeleteThe are wonderful carvings rich in the history of that region of India.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cheeky faces of your two boys!
Shane
Beautiful carvings - the Sun God is my favourite!
ReplyDeleteLove your mosaic, Rajeesh! Another interesting post.
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ComfortSpiral
=^..^= . <3
The carvings are very richly carved, and beautiful, Rajesh. Your boys looked happy to be visiting the temple!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL PHOTOGRAPHY AS ALWAYS
ReplyDeletelooks great :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting...
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely sculptures, I can't imagine the time and trouble to carve thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sculpture. Definitely poetry in stone.
ReplyDeleteAmazing sculptures and a wonderful look at your world, as always, Rajesh!! Have a great new week!
ReplyDeleteI am always surprised at how well the carvings have survived.
ReplyDeleteI can see why you love to explore these temples...so much beautiful and interesting carving.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful "poems"
ReplyDeleteNice capture...
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Astounding sculptures!
ReplyDeleteReally Great Post. Its amazing and pointing on interesting topic.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sculpture..!
ReplyDeleteNice sculptures!
ReplyDeleteYour photos captured great details! Marvellous sculptures
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful sculptures. Pretty, pretty!
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Wonderful artwork, exquisite photos!
ReplyDeletegreat detail...
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Amazing that these beautiful carvings had been created so long ago and are still in such perfect condition.
ReplyDeleteWil, ABCW Team.
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ReplyDeletePoetry in stone is a great way to put it. Incredible!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sculptures !
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The first sculpture is charming and such a fluid carving style.
ReplyDeletePoetry in stone indeed! A perfect title. I think about the people who made these beautiful sculptures; they really must have had a calling from on High! Those who created the idea and those who carried out all the work. I wonder how many people there were working on these wonders.
ReplyDeleteYour boys are growing! Tall and handsome ... and lucky to visit such wonderful places.
Nice blog....!
ReplyDeleteDarasuram is such a treat for the eyes, and for the soul. Lovely shots!
ReplyDeleteLovely selection
ReplyDeleteA nice portrayal of the beautiful sculptures depicting rich heritage of ancient temples.
ReplyDeleteThe statute are very beautiful indeed and the Varaahi temple statue is looking very amazing .
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ReplyDeleteGreat series, Rajesh.
ReplyDeleteYou make us proud of all the art and architecture in the country. So much craftsmanship and so much beauty.
Excellent architecture.Great shots.
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Sriram & Krithiga
Awesome pictures and thanks for the narration of pictures!!!
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