Jain Temple at Ranakpur carved in amber stone is of exceptional beauty. This temple dates back to period anywhere between the late 14th to mid-15th centuries. Dedicated to Adinatha, the temple occupies an area of approximately 60 x 62 meters.
The temple, with its distinctive domes, shikhara, turrets and cupolas rises majestically from the slope of a hill. The construction of the temple and quadrupled image symbolize the Tirthankara's conquest of the four cardinal directions and hence the cosmos.
Entering the temple one is overwhelmed by the the lavish abundance of marvelous stonemason works on white marble. There are four subsidiary shrines, 24 pillared halls.
There are totally 1444 columns each from one piece and all rich decorated with most elaborate sculptures. The pillars, carved in exquisite detail, support the temple. The pillars are all differently carved and no two pillars are the same.
Carvings in the ceilings are not alike. There are approximately 6 big ceilings and many more smaller ones. The carvings in the big ceiling are amazing and they are very different from each other.
The temple, with its distinctive domes, shikhara, turrets and cupolas rises majestically from the slope of a hill. The construction of the temple and quadrupled image symbolize the Tirthankara's conquest of the four cardinal directions and hence the cosmos.
Entering the temple one is overwhelmed by the the lavish abundance of marvelous stonemason works on white marble. There are four subsidiary shrines, 24 pillared halls.
There are totally 1444 columns each from one piece and all rich decorated with most elaborate sculptures. The pillars, carved in exquisite detail, support the temple. The pillars are all differently carved and no two pillars are the same.
Carvings in the ceilings are not alike. There are approximately 6 big ceilings and many more smaller ones. The carvings in the big ceiling are amazing and they are very different from each other.
33 comments:
Dazzles the mind
ALOHA from Honolulu
ComfortSpiral
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Beautiful Temple, Wonderful photos.
Very nice captures Rajesh. Such intricate carvings.
Beautiful temple . We have a rich history and temples like these take us back to the bygone era :) lovely !
What an amazing place.
Conquest of the Cosmos.....fascinating idea!
It is very beautiful. The carving is amazing.
Impressive art work. Thanks for sharing this.
I'm loving the deep blue sky!
Blue Glove Entwined with Wind
Wow! Very impressive architectural design..I like it
The ornamentation on the sculptures is incredible and amazing
Wow, so very beautiful! I'd love to visit India, but don't expect I'll ever get there. So thanks for sharing your country with us.
How gorgeous!
Beautiful :)
It must be quite a sight to see as you approach from the bottom of the hill.
Another impressive temple.
Beautiful designs and excellent photos!
Wow that stonemason work is exquisite....
Beautiful temple and lovely blue skies!! Amazing carvings! Terrific captures for the day as always, Rajesh!!
lovely carving! Thanks for sharing these awesome pics! :)
impressive!
ROG, ABCW
Magnificent carvings!
Stunning architecture! Thanks for showing all those beautiful temples.
Wil, ABCW.
That's a very intricate and beautiful temple.
Beautiful photos of a very special place ~ great art work to the divine ~ namaste,
Wishing you a wonder filled week,
artmusedog and carol
Oh beautiful and rich scuptures!
Wonderful architecture, artwork, and photos.
Amazing architecture and the stone masonry is JUST amazing. I once knew a lovely lady who used to run a corner store was a follower of the JAIN religion, she used to tell all about her home in India before she moved here, she missed it dreadfully.
Best wishes,
Di.
ABCW team.
The temple and all those details are mind blowing!
Nice one!
Good presentation! Congrats
The temple looks beautiful.
It is very beautiful. The carving is amazing.
Stunning architecture. Beautifully captured :)
Jain temples have a unique charm and you've captured it.
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