sandy437 Posted January 14, 2013 Report Posted January 14, 2013 [img]http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/704010_517339188290893_2059803715_o.jpg[/img] [color=#333333]Amazing and ancient Peralassery Sri Subrahmanya Kalyani/Temple Pond in Keralam[/color]
sandy437 Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Posted January 14, 2013 [img]http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/704359_515352278489584_941637425_o.jpg[/img] [color=#333333][size=3]Magnificent corridor at ancient Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai[/size][/color][color=#333333][size=3][color=gray] —[/color][/size][/color]
sandy437 Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Posted January 14, 2013 [img]http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/68312_515142708510541_683563669_n.jpg[/img] [color=#333333]Magnificent Kalyani at ancient Natarajan Temple, Chidambaram[/color] [color=#333333]The temple is ancient engineering and astrological wonder. The layout and architecture of the temple is replete with philosophical meanings.[/color] [color=#333333]*The place where temple located is the center point of world's magnetic equator. Three of the five Panchaboothasthala temples, those at Kalahasti, Kanchipuram and Chidambaram all stand on a straight[/color][color=#333333]line exactly at 79 degree 41 minutes East longitude - truly an engineering, astrological and geographical wonder. Of the other two temples, Tiruvanaikkaval is located at around 3 degrees to the south and exactly 1 degree to the west of the northern tip of this divine axis, while Tiruvannamalai is around midway (1.5 degree to the south and 0.5 degree to the west). *The 9 gateways signify the 9 orifices in the human body. The Chitsabai or Ponnambalam, the sanctum sanctorum represents the heart which is reached by a flight of 5 stairs called the Panchaatchara padi - pancha meaning 5, achhara – indestructible syllables – "SI VA YA NA MA", from a raised anterior dias - the Kanakasabai. *The access to the Sabhai is through the sides of the stage (and not from the front as in most temples). *The Chit sabha roof is supported by four pillars symbolic of the four Vedas. *The Ponnambalam or the Sanctum sanctorum is held by 28 pillars – representing the 28 agamas or set methodologies for the worship of Shiva. *The roof is held by a set of 64 beams representing the 64 forms of art and is held by several cross-beams representing the innumerable blood vessels.[/color]
sandy437 Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Posted January 14, 2013 [img]http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/463745_514917665199712_1312200097_o.jpg[/img] [color=#333333]Lakshmana Temple, Khajuraho[/color] [color=#333333]Dedicated to[/color] [color=#333333]Vishnu , it was built by the Chandela Ruler Yashovarman during c. 930-950 CE.[/color] [color=#333333]The Khajuraho temples are made of sandstone. The builders didn't use mortar: the stones were put together with mortise and tenon joints and they were held in place by gravity. This form of construction requires very precise joints. The columns and architrave[/color][color=#333333]s were built with megaliths that weighed up to 20 tons. It is a Sandhara Temple of the Panchayatana Variety. The entire temple complex stands on a high platform ( Jagati ), as seen in image. The structure consists of all the elements of Hindu temple architecture . It has entrance porch (ardh-mandapa), Mandapa , Maha-Mandapa, Antarala and Garbhagriha . Unlike other temples in Khajuraho , its sanctum is Pancharatha on plan (top-view). Its sikhara is clustered with minor urushringas (refer images of temple top i.e. shikhara). The wall portion is studded with balconied windows with ornate balustrades. It has two row of sculptures (refer images of temple's outer wall) including divine figures, couples and erotic scenes. The sanctum doorway is of seven sakhas (vertical panels). The central one being decorated with various incarnation of Lord Vishnu . The Lintel depicts goddess Lakshmi in the centre flanked by Brahma and Vishnu . The sanctum contains four-armed sculpture of Vishnu[/color]
sandy437 Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Posted January 14, 2013 [img]http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/255135_514474248577387_556325661_n.jpg[/img] [color=#333333]10th century Lakshmana Temple, Khajuraho.[/color]
Maximus Posted January 14, 2013 Report Posted January 14, 2013 [img]http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cda1OvVtS20/THBjTdcJ-rI/AAAAAAAABfM/4sitTezW9AQ/Ali-Whistle.gif[/img]
sandy437 Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Posted January 14, 2013 [img]http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/248805_513581778666634_1748326905_n.jpg[/img] [color=#333333]Devsomnath Mandir, Dungarpur(Rajasthan)[/color] [color=#333333]This intricate structural temple is unparalleled in the whole world, as it was built only using stone, with no packing material like lime, sand etc and yet survived natural cataclysms as well as invader's(here Moghuls) atrocities. Since this temple was built in Dev village on the banks of Som river, it is also known as Devsomnath Temple. It was built by Somp[/color][color=#333333]uras in 12th century. This grand three storey structure stands on 150 stone pillars. Every pillar is articulate and display distinct takshan style. Adorned pillars of sabha mandap are centre of attraction. There are unclear writings on stone pillars. There are three entrances in east, north and south. Small windows in grand temple, idols of dancers, arches, entrances are a treat to watch the ancient skill. The sanctum-sanctorum is way below sabha mandap thus doing justice to its name and one needs to take a staircase to reach there. A dark black stone shivling is situated in centre of white stone base in the main temple. The entrance gate of garbhagruha is a brilliant example of construction style and minute stone work. There is a big water tank on the back side of temple which is connected to the garbhgruha through a stone canal.[/color]
sandy437 Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Posted January 14, 2013 [img]http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/133103_512456682112477_650309898_o.jpg[/img] [color=#333333]Intricately carved Paigah monument, Andhra Pradesh[/color]
Jatka Bandi Posted January 14, 2013 Report Posted January 14, 2013 [quote name='sandy437' timestamp='1358201014' post='1303107898'] [img]http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/133103_512456682112477_650309898_o.jpg[/img] [color=#333333]Intricately carved Paigah monument, Andhra Pradesh[/color] [/quote]idi ippudu US consulate ki ichesaru kada!
sandy437 Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Posted January 14, 2013 [img]http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/664853_510292618995550_463565149_o.jpg[/img] [color=#333333]Amazing stepped Upali Burj at ancient Naldurg fort[/color]
sandy437 Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Posted January 14, 2013 [img]http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/533627_510245132333632_1891971047_n.jpg[/img] [color=#333333]Intricately carved Shikhara at 11th century Kedareshwar Temple[/color]
Vaampire Posted January 14, 2013 Report Posted January 14, 2013 [img]http://www.deviantart.com/download/125626585/Chicago_Bean_by_golfiscool.jpg[/img]
sandy437 Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Posted January 14, 2013 [img]http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/14426_510199485671530_423797686_n.jpg[/img] [color=#333333]Ornate Kalleshvara temple in Hire Hadagali, Bellary district, Karnataka. The temple was built in 1057 A.D. by Western (Kalyani) Chalukya King Somesvara I.[/color]
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