Temples of Maharashtra - Page 2

Arvindkolhatkar · April 5th, 2010, 05:21 PM

It is actually called DeepMaal (Deep is 'earthen lamp', Maal is Marathi conversion of Sanskrit 'Maalika' Row.) Many old temples have them.

DeMorgan · April 6th, 2010, 03:31 PM

Hello,

I have a number of old photos of temples in the areas around Ahmednuggur, Pune and the Konkan taken for my great great grandfather who was serving in those areas.

Does anybody know if they survive, and can anybody locate them for me?

By cuddalore, shot with DMC-LZ2 at 2010-04-06

By cuddalore, shot with DMC-LZ2 at 2010-04-06

Regards

Nick Balmer

Marathaman · April 6th, 2010, 04:43 PM

^I can't recognize any of them. The last one seems to be an Islamic tomb rather than a temple, though I cannot be sure since some temples of the period were influenced by Islamic architecture.

There is some writing above and below the photos. Maybe if you could type that out here it could help.

DeMorgan · April 7th, 2010, 06:01 PM

Hello,

I have added as much of the captions as I can read. Some are difficult to be sure of. I hope they are enough for somebody to recognise where they are.

Hindu Temple near Bhingar Ahmednuggur

Temple at Aringaum near Nuggur

Aurungabad

Regards

Nick Balmer

Marathaman · April 24th, 2010, 09:48 AM

A village temple in Guhire village (Nashik Distt.)

http://picasaweb.google.com/hrushike...54098084095026

Marathaman · May 8th, 2010, 10:54 PM

Sangameshwar Temple, Saswad:

http://picasaweb.google.com/zakasrao...AndJejuriTrip#

Marathaman · May 10th, 2010, 01:15 PM

Tulapur

http://picasaweb.google.com/shivaram...91882341636274

KuwarOnline · May 10th, 2010, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marathaman

Sangameshwar Temple, Saswad:

this is really nice architecture, it should be maintained to its good condition.... btw how to go there from Mumbai(thane)...any info??

Marathaman · June 16th, 2010, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeMorgan

Temple at Aringaum near Nuggur

Regards

Nick Balmer

Hi - these ones are located at Orchha in Madhya Pradesh, I think:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ghostfa...11359/sizes/m/

Marathaman · June 16th, 2010, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeMorgan

Aurungabad

This is a tomb in Aurangabad:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/2614777...37054/sizes/m/

India101 · June 16th, 2010, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marathaman

Sangameshwar Temple, Saswad:

http://picasaweb.google.com/zakasrao...AndJejuriTrip#

Looks like a grassy hill...

Fusionist · June 16th, 2010, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marathaman

what on earth is this ? I ave never seen any temple structure like this before. Thanks for this thread, very infrmative.

Marathaman · June 16th, 2010, 04:09 PM

This is an interesting one. It looks brand new and under construction to me. The stone is laterite. Fusi - you can see the same structures (albeit smaller ones here). Its located at Dive-agar.

Rather strange - the type of construction is rather old. I'm wondering if its a new temple or an old one being renovated. The laterite blocks look brand-new though. They haven't darkened with age. I'm stumped.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pointnc...11931/sizes/l/

Marathaman · June 16th, 2010, 04:14 PM

More Konkan temples:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/shriran...ar/3251004986/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rohidas...ar/3537514653/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jrossetti/700162899/

p2p4 · June 16th, 2010, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fusionist

what on earth is this ? I ave never seen any temple structure like this before. Thanks for this thread, very infrmative.

Fusionist

These are known as 'DEEPASTHAMBH' - literally as pillars of diyaas (oil lamps). These used to be lit up every day but due to oil price / affordability, they are lit up mostly during festive seasons (or individual festive days).

These DEEPASTHAMBS were pretty common in most of Konkan temples.

Maratha - I believe the Dive-Agar temple was newly built? Give it a few more years and the stone will show its age (dark maroon or dark reddish black). My only hope is that the temple committees - like many others in Kokan region, DO NOT bring their fornicative ideas by applying plaster and paint in the hope of making them look modern. I'd give anything to keep that temple (a rarity at that) to remain as it is in its current form.

By the way, Maratha, thanks a ton for posting these pix on Kokan region temples. I have a bond with kokan region. Will write up more in forthcoming posts.

NOTE - Is Shrirang Khandekar related to Anant Khandekar?

Cheers
p2p4

Marathaman · June 16th, 2010, 04:57 PM

^You're welcome P2p4. I've been trying to find Konkani temples that haven't been painted over with flourescent shades but haven't been successful thus far

Here's one in Aade that seems in acceptable condition:

http://picasaweb.google.com/sardesai...kanDapoliAade#

Mahratta · June 16th, 2010, 08:47 PM

Particular thanks for the Konkani temple pictures, Marathaman.

PoojaKhanna · August 24th, 2010, 03:56 PM

Marathaman,

Great work....recently I came across an interesting site called www.YourHouse.in....This site has a lot of unique stuff ...like even films about Architecture ,poems,book,etc....It's by an Architect Hitesh Sompura ...very interesting as it has lot of info about Temple Architecture as well......there is also a site which has 3D models of greatest buildings...I forgot the name....anybody has an idea?

-Pooja

Euromast · August 24th, 2010, 04:06 PM

Prof. Marathaman is the only professional on this forum. As soon as he has out of his self imposed exile, he will reply.

Thank you

Marathaman · October 9th, 2010, 03:18 AM

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April 6th, 2010, 03:31 PM	#22
DeMorgan DeMorgan Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 79 Likes (Received): 0	Some Mahratta Temples from the 1860's. Hello, I have a number of old photos of temples in the areas around Ahmednuggur, Pune and the Konkan taken for my great great grandfather who was serving in those areas. Does anybody know if they survive, and can anybody locate them for me? By cuddalore, shot with DMC-LZ2 at 2010-04-06 By cuddalore, shot with DMC-LZ2 at 2010-04-06 By cuddalore, shot with DMC-LZ2 at 2010-04-06 Regards Nick Balmer

April 24th, 2010, 09:48 AM	#25
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,307 Likes (Received): 728	A village temple in Guhire village (Nashik Distt.) http://picasaweb.google.com/hrushike...54098084095026 __________________ India - Architecture and Nature \| New Indian Temples \| Indo-Islamic Architecture \| Old paintings, photos, etchings etc. of Indian cities \| Preserving Vernacular Architecture \| British Colonial Architecture \| Traditional Water Storage Structures \| Crumbling and Vanishing Old Towns

May 8th, 2010, 10:54 PM	#26
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,307 Likes (Received): 728	Sangameshwar Temple, Saswad: http://picasaweb.google.com/zakasrao...AndJejuriTrip# __________________ India - Architecture and Nature \| New Indian Temples \| Indo-Islamic Architecture \| Old paintings, photos, etchings etc. of Indian cities \| Preserving Vernacular Architecture \| British Colonial Architecture \| Traditional Water Storage Structures \| Crumbling and Vanishing Old Towns

June 16th, 2010, 04:09 PM	#33
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,307 Likes (Received): 728	This is an interesting one. It looks brand new and under construction to me. The stone is laterite. Fusi - you can see the same structures (albeit smaller ones here). Its located at Dive-agar. Rather strange - the type of construction is rather old. I'm wondering if its a new temple or an old one being renovated. The laterite blocks look brand-new though. They haven't darkened with age. I'm stumped. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pointnc...11931/sizes/l/ __________________ India - Architecture and Nature \| New Indian Temples \| Indo-Islamic Architecture \| Old paintings, photos, etchings etc. of Indian cities \| Preserving Vernacular Architecture \| British Colonial Architecture \| Traditional Water Storage Structures \| Crumbling and Vanishing Old Towns

June 16th, 2010, 04:14 PM	#34
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,307 Likes (Received): 728	More Konkan temples: http://www.flickr.com/photos/shriran...ar/3251004986/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/rohidas...ar/3537514653/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/jrossetti/700162899/ __________________ India - Architecture and Nature \| New Indian Temples \| Indo-Islamic Architecture \| Old paintings, photos, etchings etc. of Indian cities \| Preserving Vernacular Architecture \| British Colonial Architecture \| Traditional Water Storage Structures \| Crumbling and Vanishing Old Towns Last edited by Marathaman; June 16th, 2010 at 04:19 PM.

April 5th, 2010, 05:21 PM	#21
Arvindkolhatkar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1 Likes (Received): 0	It is actually called DeepMaal (Deep is 'earthen lamp', Maal is Marathi conversion of Sanskrit 'Maalika' Row.) Many old temples have them.

April 6th, 2010, 04:43 PM	#23
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,307 Likes (Received): 728	^I can't recognize any of them. The last one seems to be an Islamic tomb rather than a temple, though I cannot be sure since some temples of the period were influenced by Islamic architecture. There is some writing above and below the photos. Maybe if you could type that out here it could help.

April 7th, 2010, 06:01 PM	#24
DeMorgan DeMorgan Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 79 Likes (Received): 0	Hello, I have added as much of the captions as I can read. Some are difficult to be sure of. I hope they are enough for somebody to recognise where they are. Hindu Temple near Bhingar Ahmednuggur Temple at Aringaum near Nuggur Aurungabad Regards Nick Balmer

May 10th, 2010, 01:15 PM	#27
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,307 Likes (Received): 728	Tulapur http://picasaweb.google.com/shivaram...91882341636274

June 16th, 2010, 04:57 PM	#36
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,307 Likes (Received): 728	^You're welcome P2p4. I've been trying to find Konkani temples that haven't been painted over with flourescent shades but haven't been successful thus far Here's one in Aade that seems in acceptable condition: http://picasaweb.google.com/sardesai...kanDapoliAade# __________________ India - Architecture and Nature \| New Indian Temples \| Indo-Islamic Architecture \| Old paintings, photos, etchings etc. of Indian cities \| Preserving Vernacular Architecture \| British Colonial Architecture \| Traditional Water Storage Structures \| Crumbling and Vanishing Old Towns

June 16th, 2010, 08:47 PM	#37
Mahratta Ayatollah Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,131 Likes (Received): 2	Particular thanks for the Konkani temple pictures, Marathaman. __________________ Leuven \| Antwerp \| Amsterdam \| Bruges \| Gent \| Brussels \| Chicago \| Costa Rica \| Vasai \| Bombay "A mathematician is a machine for turning coffee into theorems" - Alfréd Rényi

August 24th, 2010, 03:56 PM	#38
PoojaKhanna Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 1 Likes (Received): 0	Site about Temple Architecture Marathaman, Great work....recently I came across an interesting site called www.YourHouse.in....This site has a lot of unique stuff ...like even films about Architecture ,poems,book,etc....It's by an Architect Hitesh Sompura ...very interesting as it has lot of info about Temple Architecture as well......there is also a site which has 3D models of greatest buildings...I forgot the name....anybody has an idea? -Pooja

August 24th, 2010, 04:06 PM	#39
Euromast Mast Malang Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Raania da pind Posts: 5,472 Likes (Received): 86	Prof. Marathaman is the only professional on this forum. As soon as he has out of his self imposed exile, he will reply. Thank you

October 9th, 2010, 03:18 AM	#40
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,307 Likes (Received): 728	... __________________ India - Architecture and Nature \| New Indian Temples \| Indo-Islamic Architecture \| Old paintings, photos, etchings etc. of Indian cities \| Preserving Vernacular Architecture \| British Colonial Architecture \| Traditional Water Storage Structures \| Crumbling and Vanishing Old Towns Last edited by Marathaman; October 9th, 2010 at 04:08 AM.

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