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Architecture (Pink City) : JAIPUR

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Arulmigu Patteeswarar Swamy Temple, or the Perur Pateeswarar Temple, is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Patteeswarar located at a distance of 9 kilometres from the city of Coimbatore. The grand temple has immense religious, cultural and historical importance for the followers and devotees of Lord Patteeswarar who visit from all over the world to offer their prayers. This temple is also commonly known as the temple dedicated to Lord Nataraj. The ancient artwork, paintings, sculptures and carvings attract art lovers too. Arulmigu Patteeswarar Swamy Temple is also one of the biggest temples in Coimbatore. #templesofindia #temple #india #incredibleindia #temples #templephotography #templearchitecture #hindutemple #indiantemples #indianarchitecture #indiantemple #hinduism #travelphotography #photography #ancienttemple #ancientarchitecture #ancientindia #instagram #hindu #heritageofindia #travel #mahadev #indianmonuments #templevisit #shiva #ancient #travelindiagram #architecture #indiantourism #visitindia (at Perur Pateeswarar Temple) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cne4sxyypxj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Dakshineswar Temple

Situated on the banks of the holy river Hooghly, West Bengal, India, is the temple of  Bhavatarini, a form of Parashakti Adya Kali, otherwise known as Adishakti Kalika- well known as Dakshineswar Kali Temple. Rani Rashmoni, a Zamindar, philanthropist, and devotee of Kali Maa, erected the temple in 1855. The temple is well-known for its connections to Bengali mystics Ramakrishna and Ma Sarada Devi from the 19th century. Profoundly affected by the visionary dream of the Goddess Kali, Rani Ma searched for and purchased a 30,000-acre tract in the Dakshineswar village from Jake Hastie, an Englishman, who sold the 20-acre site, which at the time was known as Saheban Bagicha. Between 1847 and 1855, a sizable temple complex was constructed.

The primary temple was modeled after the Radhakanta temple in Tollygunge, designed in the Navaratna style by Babu Ramnath Mondal of the Bawali Raj family.

Radhakanta temple in Tollygunge

In addition to the main temple at Dakshineswar with nine spires, the temple compound also has rooms along the perimeter walls of a sizable courtyard. The garbha griha, or sanctum sanctorum, has the idol of Bhavatarini perched atop Lord Shiva. Both idols are set atop a pure silver lotus blossom with a thousand petals. Along the riverfront, there are twelve shrines to Shiva, Kali's consort, a Radha-Krishna temple, a riverside bathing ghat, and a shrine to Rani Rashmoni.

The Shiva Temples

The three-story, south-facing temple was constructed in the Bengali architectural style known as Navaratna, or "nine spires," and it has nine spires scattered throughout the upper two storeys. It is elevated on a high platform and has a flight of stairs leading up to it. It is 46 feet (14 m) square overall and rises to a height of more than 100 feet (30 m).

Dakshineswar Temple

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Daulatabad Fort, Aurangabad - Unraveling the Magnificence of a Medieval Citadel

Daulatabad Fort is a magnificent historical site located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. With a rich history dating back to the 14th century, this fort offers a fascinating glimpse into the past. Its strategic location atop a hill provides breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The fort showcases impressive architecture and engineering marvels, including a complex series of defense mechanisms and underground tunnels. Visitors can explore its various attractions, such as the Chand Minar, royal palaces, and the awe-inspiring fortifications. To learn more about Daulatabad Fort and plan your visit, check out this detailed article: Daulatabad Fort Aurangabad.

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GONDESHWARA MAHADEVA TEMPLE One of the complete and best preserved temples of nagara style in Deccan. The temple is a best example of panchayatana shrine The main temple is dedicated to Siva and the subsidiary shrines are of Vishnu, Ganapati, Surya and Parvati. The entire complex is within a walled enclosure provided with gateways on south and east. To know more about the temple, Do read my full blog on www.mapsandcutlery.com Or Visit the link in my bio.. Do follow us @mapsandcutlery for more !! . . . . . . . . . #maps_and_cutlery #mapsandcutlery #gondeshwartemple #gondeshwar #gondeswar #sinnar #nasik #nasikcity #nasikoutskirts #offbeattravel #rareplaces #bhumija #architecture #ancienttemples #templesofindia #indianarchitecture #indianhistory #findingtemples #maharastra #incredibleindia #indiandestinations (at Gondeshwar temple ,sinnar) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpke8pALeTk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Said by Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi. He became the first Indian architect to receive the Pritzker Architecture Prize.

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Sea Shore Temple. Mahabalipuram. VIII century. Pallava dynasty.

Mahabalipuram. Tamil Nadu. India.

Photography:©️Amaya Sánchez Photography

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The Virupaksha Temple is located in #Hampi in the Ballari district of #Karnataka, India. It is part of the Group of #Monuments at Hampi, designated as a #UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple is dedicated to #LordVirupaksha, a form of Shiva. The temple's history is uninterrupted from about the 7th century. The Virupaksha-Pampa sanctuary existed well before the Vijayanagara capital was located here. Inscriptions referring to Shiva date back to the 9th and 10th centuries. What started as a small shrine grew into a large complex under the Vijayanagara rulers. Evidence indicates there were additions made to the temple in the late Chalukyan and Hoysala periods, though most of the temple buildings are attributed to the Vijayanagar period. The huge temple building was built by Lakkana Dandesha, a chieftain under the ruler Deva Raya II of the Vijayanagara Empire. Under the Vijayanagara rulers, in the middle of the 14th century, there began a flowering of native art and culture. When the rulers were defeated by Muslim invaders in the 16th century, most of the wonderful decorative structures and creations were systematically destroyed. The religious sect of Virupaksha-Pampa did not end with the destruction of the city in 1565. Worship there has persisted throughout the years. At the beginning of the 19th century there were major renovations and additions, which included ceiling paintings and the towers of the north and east gopura. #hampi #hampifocus #gopuram #Karnataka #travelkarnataka #lordshiva #virupakshatemple #hampidiaries #shivatemple #mahadeva #templesofkarnataka🙏🙏 #indiantemple #templesofindia #incrediblekarnataka #virupaksha #karnatakafocus #indianarchitecture #archaeology #unesco #unescoworldheritage https://www.instagram.com/p/CmsOfm1Bl8g/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Embark on a Spiritual Sojourn with Darashan App: Unveiling the Mystique of India's Temples

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One of the most interesting carving incame across is this of a jester. Never i've seen a jester being carved in a temple premises, that to dedicated to lord shiva. I tried to study and ask the local pujari, but they had no answer. @praveenet.. Can you please share your thoughts, throw some light on this unique carving in the temple. I was speechless seeing this in the temple pillars. #ancienttemples #ancienttemple #temples #ancient #templesofindia #ancientarchitecture #templephotography #oldtemple #ancientindia #incredibleindia #templearchitecture #india #temple #indiantemples #hindutemples #indianhistory #indianmonuments #indianarchitecture #heritageofindia #findingtemples #indiantemplearchitecture #indiantemple #cambodia #travelphotography #architecturephotography #discoverindia #instagram #travelindia #indiantourism #templevisit (at Perur Pateeswarar Temple) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cne3NJ1S97Z/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Kachari Rajbari Ruins

In Dimapur, the Kachari ruins are a collection of intricately carved stone pillars. These remains are located in the Rajbari region, formerly fortified by three walls and the River Dhansiri. The doorway on the eastern side of Rajbari still represents the historical significance of Dimapur even if the three walls no longer stand. It is a brick-built archway doorway. These are a collection of pillars with mushroom-shaped domes. They were developed by the Kachari Kingdom, which governed Dimapur before to the 13th-century Ahom conquest of the region.

The Ahoms

There are three parallel rows of about 100 stone pillars in the Kachari ruins. The tallest pillar was about 15 feet, and the smallest one at the southern end was 8 feet and 5 inches. Most of these pillars were around 12 to 13 feet. The lotus was evident in all of the carved work.

The Kachari Walls

The history of the Kachari ruins has been interpreted in several ways. As it is thought that Lord Shiva was once revered here, some historians claim that they were constructed in homage to the Hindu God Shiva. Another version is that Rajbari served as a cemetery for notable Kachari figures. Their history and function are mostly unknown.

The pillars

The pillars are not kept up well. Some pillars are still standing tall and proud, while others have fallen. There, it is said, chess-like games were played with the mushroom domes. These pillars are therefore regarded as memorial stones at the grave sites. Despite these conflicting stories, these monoliths are regarded as triumphant monuments of the Kachari kingdom.

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