This is twenty-eight in the series on the rich cultural heritage of ancient temples in India. The ancient temples have beautiful carvings on them that are treat to the eyes.
A sculpture of Salabhanjika in the 12th century Hoysaleswara Temple at Halebid. She is setting her ear rings by looking into the mirror in another hand.
A sculpture of Yakshi in the 15th century Vittala Temple at Hampi.
A sculpture of Brahma on the external wall of 12th century Chennakesava Temple of Belur.
Another beautiful sculpture on the external wall of Rajarani Temple at Bhubaneshwar.
A sculpture of Salabhanjika in the 12th century Hoysaleswara Temple at Halebid. She is setting her ear rings by looking into the mirror in another hand.
A sculpture of Yakshi in the 15th century Vittala Temple at Hampi.
A sculpture of Brahma on the external wall of 12th century Chennakesava Temple of Belur.
Another beautiful sculpture on the external wall of Rajarani Temple at Bhubaneshwar.
That first sculpture is wonderful depicting her in everyday beautifying with earrings. And I love the color of the last one...a rosy color.
ReplyDeleteWonderful images of the temple. Great series of photos. Have a happy week!
ReplyDeleteFAbulous shots.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine the work that goes into such incredible carvings.
ReplyDeletePoetry indeed! Do you know how long it took people to make these beautiful and amazing works of art .. And how many people worked on them? And who created the idea for the s ulptors to carve? Is there history somewhere about these details?
ReplyDeleteA beautiful Goddess !
ReplyDeleteImpressive artwork.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful carvings!
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ReplyDeleteI am always amazed by such artwork.
ReplyDeleteAmazing sculptures, very nice images.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful carvings ! Really amazing !
ReplyDeleteI found the first photo fascinating and comical.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful sculptures and simply wonderful in detail!
ReplyDeletewonderful sculptures
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Oh, this one I love, - especially the first. It reminds me of celebrating New Year's Eve and the hope and beauty that go with that occasion.
ReplyDeleteThe art in your country is highly developed.
ReplyDeleteI wish you a great new year and happiness.
Wil, ABCW Team
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So much motion captured in these carvings. Well done.
ReplyDeleteVery wonderfully carved sculptures and great photos ~
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artmusedog and carol
historical.
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