While one climbs up the Indragiri Hill at Shravanbelgola there is a fort enclosure. From the structure it looks like this fort might have been built during the 18th century or it might have been renovated around this time.
The fort enclosure has a gate known as the ‘Bellibagilu’ meaning Silver Gate. In one of the literary works of 1780 A.D. the gate has been referred by this name.
The fort enclosure has a gate known as the ‘Bellibagilu’ meaning Silver Gate. In one of the literary works of 1780 A.D. the gate has been referred by this name.
So old and well preserved!
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ReplyDeleteI imagine it looks silvery in the moonlight.
ReplyDeleteNice architectural detail.
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Amazing. Beautiful pics.
ReplyDeletelove the stones used for this complex :)
ReplyDeleteHello, Rajesh. I agree with NatureFootsteps, the stones are really something. They make me think of the dry-stone walls I saw in Scotland last year. It must have been extremely difficult to put up high dry-stone walls without them tumbling! Very impressive!
ReplyDeleteThe Silver Gate is indeed beautiful.
Kay
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What a wonderful story behind this beautiful building. Wonderful also to see that it is kept in such a good condition
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I'm not great climbing hills, but it looks like this would be worth the climb!
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Love the entry way to old forts. . .makes me imagine what it might have been like!
ReplyDeleteIt is in a very good condition! That white stone are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLooks like it's a popular destination
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Beautiful fort gateway !
ReplyDeleteAmazing, this must be little known place.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots
ReplyDeleteAll the buildings you show us are so well preserved.
ReplyDeleteImpressive.
ReplyDeleteLove the way the shadows are playing in and around the Silver Gate!
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