The rocky hills of Devrayan Durga near Bangalore is surrounded by forest. The hill is dotted with several temples and at the at the foot of the hill is Boganarasimha Temple.
This ancient temple is of the Chola period and has been renovated recently. This temple enjoyed the patronage of many kings from various dynasties and also is well known for its simple but beautiful architectural marvel.
Lord Narsihma is main deity of this temple and The idol of Goddess Lakshmi devi is also seen here. The temple has beautifully carved tower. Also adjacent to the tower in the temple is beautifully carved sculptures showing various avatarts of Lord Krishna.
This ancient temple is of the Chola period and has been renovated recently. This temple enjoyed the patronage of many kings from various dynasties and also is well known for its simple but beautiful architectural marvel.
Lord Narsihma is main deity of this temple and The idol of Goddess Lakshmi devi is also seen here. The temple has beautifully carved tower. Also adjacent to the tower in the temple is beautifully carved sculptures showing various avatarts of Lord Krishna.
Beautiful temple. Great to read.Thanks for all pics, awesome.
ReplyDeleteHi Rajesh, that temple is exquisite. It looks good enough to eat! Have a wonderful day. Jo
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous looking temple, it looks like a wedding cake!
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Very interesting architecture.
ReplyDeleteThe colourful sculptures make quite a contrast to all that white.
ReplyDeleteThe white sparkles. Very nice.
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Wow - that tower is incredible. Wonderful photos!
ReplyDeleteLooks very wonderful and detailed... it must be a spectaculair sight when one looks at it when its fully in the sun
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Absolutely beautiful temple and pretty catchy in white coating! Marvelous
ReplyDeleteHow pretty!
ReplyDeleteThe tower is quite lovely
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Such elegant and intricate carvings on the tower and I loved the colorful avatars of Lord Krishna (the colored carvings are quite different from what I remember seeing here before.) I like them very much!
ReplyDeleteRajesh - amazing carvings! What material was used for the temple?
ReplyDeleteWhite and pure :)
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures
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Oh the colors you captured in this are magnificent!
ReplyDeleteYou have amazing carved temple and buildings ~ beautiful photo for D ^_^
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Just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteVery nice.
ReplyDeleteAnother amazing piece of architecture.
ReplyDeleteYes very intricate design, though that top portion was made very white that it looks really very new!
ReplyDeletelove the color mix,white and the colorful statues
ReplyDeleteHow majestically that tempe rises into the sky!
ReplyDeleteHeisann! Interesting, I will meet a friend of mine within an hour who love India, she has visited India in due of learning yoga and the fantastic culture. Have nice days late Summer ;:OD)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, white gopuram.
ReplyDeleteVery nice photos and share, Rajesh.
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The detail is amazing. There isn't a structure even half that old in my country.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and interesting...
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