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36. #ShoreTemple #Mahabalipuram
Built in 725CE by the mighty #Pallavas & dedicated to Shiv & Vishnu.
It is a #UNESCO site & one of the oldest structural sites of Southern India.
A grand example of the #Dravidian style of #TempleArchitecture
36. #ShoreTemple #Mahabalipuram
Built in 725CE by the mighty #Pallavas & dedicated to Shiv & Vishnu.
It is a #UNESCO site & one of the oldest structural sites of Southern India.
A grand example of the #Dravidian style of #TempleArchitecture
The main sanctum facing east has a broken #lingam, and the west-facing sanctum has the lingam missing.
#Mahabalipuram was a major seaport during the 6th century, it was ruled by Pallavas who built many temples here.
#Mahabalipuram was a major seaport during the 6th century, it was ruled by Pallavas who built many temples here.
Mini shrine of #Mahishasurmardhini
#Singham Pallavas royal emblem,
and an animal killed by a lion next to it.
#Singham Pallavas royal emblem,
and an animal killed by a lion next to it.
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22. Modhera Sun Temple (Gujarat).
1. Krishna Leela
Krishna stealing Butter
Krishna killing Kalia naag
22. Modhera Sun Temple (Gujarat).
1. Krishna Leela
Krishna stealing Butter
Krishna killing Kalia naag
2. Ramayan
Laxman lying unconscious in Ram’s lap.
Ravan kidnapping Sita & Jatayu trying to save her.
Vanar sena building Ram setu bridge across the ocean.
Hanuman flying with the mountain which has Sanjeevani booti.
Laxman lying unconscious in Ram’s lap.
Ravan kidnapping Sita & Jatayu trying to save her.
Vanar sena building Ram setu bridge across the ocean.
Hanuman flying with the mountain which has Sanjeevani booti.
3. Mahabharat
Draupadi Sawayvar.
Kaurav and Pandav playing the game of Dice.
Bheem & Duryodhan Gadha Yudh, Draupadi in the background with open hair
Bheem killing elephant Ashwathama.
Draupadi Sawayvar.
Kaurav and Pandav playing the game of Dice.
Bheem & Duryodhan Gadha Yudh, Draupadi in the background with open hair
Bheem killing elephant Ashwathama.
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22. Modhera Sun Temple (Gujarat).
The outer side of the temple has sculptures carved on all walls in all directions.
8 deities representing 8 directions
22. Modhera Sun Temple (Gujarat).
The outer side of the temple has sculptures carved on all walls in all directions.
8 deities representing 8 directions
1. East – Lord Indra – Deity of Rain
2. North East – Shiva – Always keep your Puja room in NE
3. North – Lord Kuber – Deity of Wealth \ Treasure – North-facing house brings prosperity
4. North West – Lord Vayu – Deity of Air
2. North East – Shiva – Always keep your Puja room in NE
3. North – Lord Kuber – Deity of Wealth \ Treasure – North-facing house brings prosperity
4. North West – Lord Vayu – Deity of Air
5. West – Lord Varun – Deity of Groundwater – Keep drinking water in the West
6. South West – Demon
7. South – Lord Yamaha – Deity of Death
8. South East – Lord Agni – Lord of Fire – Keep Kitchen in SE
6. South West – Demon
7. South – Lord Yamaha – Deity of Death
8. South East – Lord Agni – Lord of Fire – Keep Kitchen in SE
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22. Modhera Sun Temple (Gujarat).
#ModheraSunTemple
The temple consists of 3 main sections
1. Surya Kunda
2. Sabha Mandap – Meeting hall or Dance hall
3. Garbh Grah – Main Temple
22. Modhera Sun Temple (Gujarat).
#ModheraSunTemple
The temple consists of 3 main sections
1. Surya Kunda
2. Sabha Mandap – Meeting hall or Dance hall
3. Garbh Grah – Main Temple
1. Surya or Ram Kunda
The first part of the temple is a rectangular Stepwell-based Kunda (tank) which has 108 small and medium-sized temples on all 4 sides. In earlier times it was used to take a dip before entering the temple.
The first part of the temple is a rectangular Stepwell-based Kunda (tank) which has 108 small and medium-sized temples on all 4 sides. In earlier times it was used to take a dip before entering the temple.
One side of the Kunda gives direct entry to the temple. This tank is home to many turtles now. One of the main temples here is Sitladevi Mata temple (Goddess to cure smallpox )
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22. Modhera Sun Temple (Gujarat).
#ModheraSunTemple
Interesting facts about Modhera Sun Temple
This temple was, not only a place of worship but a complete educational centre in itself.
This is how knowledge was passed from one generation to another.
22. Modhera Sun Temple (Gujarat).
#ModheraSunTemple
Interesting facts about Modhera Sun Temple
This temple was, not only a place of worship but a complete educational centre in itself.
This is how knowledge was passed from one generation to another.
1. The entire life cycle of human life is carved, starting right from the time it is conceived with an act of intercourse to the death depicted by the last rites.
2. Various events of Mahabharat, Ramayan, Krishna Leela & Vishnu Avatar.
3. 52 Pillars might be representing 52 weeks of the year.
3. 52 Pillars might be representing 52 weeks of the year.
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15. krimchi temples (Udhampur - Jammu).
Complex of 7 ancient temples.
Dating back to 8th & 9th century and one of the oldest temples in Jammu.
Temples reflect ‘Nagara’ style of architecture.
Some sources say that they were built by Dev dynasty of Jammu.
15. krimchi temples (Udhampur - Jammu).
Complex of 7 ancient temples.
Dating back to 8th & 9th century and one of the oldest temples in Jammu.
Temples reflect ‘Nagara’ style of architecture.
Some sources say that they were built by Dev dynasty of Jammu.
Even though the walls are eroded, I found similarities to the temples in Bhuvneshwar built around the same era.
An hour in this complex took me centuries back.
I feel sorry so little is known about these temples even among locals in Jammu.
#jammu #cityoftemples
An hour in this complex took me centuries back.
I feel sorry so little is known about these temples even among locals in Jammu.
#jammu #cityoftemples
