In Kambadahalli we have ancient Brahmadeva Pillar in front of the temple Panchakuta Basadi. It is believed that the village got this name due to the pillar erected here. When Kambadahalli when translated in Kannada language it literally means "village with pillar". This is one of the few high-raised pillars in ancient South India.
This 57-feet-high pillar stands on an octagonal base. Tiers of floral motifs adorn its well-crafted shaft. On the pillar there are carvings of ashta dikpalakas. An inscription around the lower portion of the pillar dates back to 1118 A.D.
The pillar top has a square platform that holds aloft the seated image of Brahma Yaksha. The outer corners of the platform are embellished with hanging bells.
This 57-feet-high pillar stands on an octagonal base. Tiers of floral motifs adorn its well-crafted shaft. On the pillar there are carvings of ashta dikpalakas. An inscription around the lower portion of the pillar dates back to 1118 A.D.
The pillar top has a square platform that holds aloft the seated image of Brahma Yaksha. The outer corners of the platform are embellished with hanging bells.
Happy to see the pillar and to know some things about it...
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ReplyDeleteWell carved pillar, simple and neat design!
ReplyDeleteI can only imagine how this work was accomplished. Very impressive!
ReplyDeleteWonderful pillar, there are fascinating stories associated with this pillar.
ReplyDeleteA great monument. Reminds of the monuments in the Column Garden in Centennial Park Sydney.
ReplyDeletethat looks tall :)
ReplyDeleteThe decoration on top must be difficult to see from the ground. Like the spires of Gothic cathedrals it ascends to heaven!
ReplyDeletewow- just imagine watching this be built!
ReplyDeleteThe pillar top has a square platform that holds aloft the seated image of Brahma Yaksha. The outer corners of the platform are embellished with hanging bells. Beautiful clicks and introduction !!
ReplyDeleteA great piece--I wonder how old it is and how they raised it so high.
ReplyDeleteWonderful
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