India - Architecture and Nature - Page 61

Marathaman · November 20th, 2009, 11:40 PM

Jageshwar Temples, Almora, Uttarakhand
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Jageshwar (Hindi-जागॆश्वर)is a pilgrimage town in Almora district, Uttarakhand, dedicated to Lord Shiva, located 36 km northeast of Almora, in Kumaun region. The temple city comprises a cluster of 124 large and small stone temples, dating 9th to 13th century AD, with many preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which include Dandeshwar Temple, Chandi-ka-Temple, Jageshwar Temple, Kuber Temple, Mritunjaya Temple, Nanda Devi or Nau Durga, Nava-grah temple, a Pyramidal shrine, and Surya Temple amongst which the oldest shrine is the 'Mrityunjaya Temple' and the biggest shrine is the ' Dandeshwar Temple'

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Marathaman · November 20th, 2009, 11:50 PM

A village in Pauri-Garhwal, Uttarakhand
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Marathaman · November 22nd, 2009, 01:41 PM

Paddy fields near Mysore, Karnataka
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Marathaman · November 22nd, 2009, 04:32 PM

Kali Mandir, Rajnagar, Madhubani, Bihar
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This temple is one among many famous temples built by the Raja of Darbhanga. It stands in the Rajnagar palace compound. The palace itself is in ruins, however. Madhubani is the heart of Mithilanchal. It is the birth place of Kālidāsa, one of the greatest Sanskrit poets and Vidyapati, the greatest poet of the Maithili language.

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Marathaman · November 22nd, 2009, 11:00 PM

Gostani Reservoir, Vishakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
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Marathaman · November 23rd, 2009, 08:33 PM

Ziro Valley, Lower Subansiri, Arunachal Pradesh
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Marathaman · November 23rd, 2009, 10:47 PM

Naranag Temple Complex, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
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This is one of the largest temple complexes in Kashmir. It dates from the 9th Century AD. The chief deity is Lord Shiva.

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Marathaman · November 24th, 2009, 10:07 AM

Kanak Vrindavan Bagh, Jaipur, Rajasthan
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The Kanak valley in Jaipur is one of the most beautiful gardens of Jaipur. It was built under the orders of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, belonging to the Kacchawa family, the rulers of Amber for many generations. The chief attractions of the garden are the series of marble fountains, and the temples. The temples of Natawarji and Govindji, are fine examples of the Rajasthani temple architecture. The Govind Deoji temple, after facing years’ of neglect, has received significant restoration. The temple is adorned by beautiful chattris, or carved roofs, and intricate lattice work. The mirror work in the temple is similar to that seen in the famous palaces of Jaipur. The central chamber of the temple is decorated by the wonderful ‘Panni’ work. Parikrama, a fountain made up of a single piece of marble, is located in the central chamber of the temple.

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Marathaman · November 24th, 2009, 04:28 PM

Bojjanakonda, Andhra Pradesh

These Rock-cut Buddhist Viharas and hilltop stupa were carved from 200 B.C. to 700 A.D.

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***abdeka*** · November 24th, 2009, 04:39 PM

Wow!

Beautiful country!

Marathaman · November 24th, 2009, 06:39 PM

A village in Kendrapada district, Orissa
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Marathaman · November 24th, 2009, 08:38 PM

Kiradu Temples, Barmer, Rajasthan
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Kiradu was originally known as Kiraktoop. It was ruled by the Parmar clan of Rajputs between the 11th and 13th centuries. In the early period they had been feudal subordinates of the Chalukya of Gujarat and hence the latter's influence is seen in the temples.

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shanware · November 24th, 2009, 08:41 PM

Bojjanakonda and Kiradu are really nice finds ....thanks !!...Btw ....when are you starting to take requests ??

Marathaman · November 24th, 2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by shanware

Bojjanakonda and Kiradu are really nice finds ....thanks !!...Btw ....when are you starting to take requests ??

I'm always open to requests

Arpels · November 24th, 2009, 09:30 PM

Kiradu Temples seems filigran, but made with stone

Marathaman · November 25th, 2009, 02:04 PM

Ma Umiya Dham, Surat, Gujarat
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JC. SAMPERZ · November 25th, 2009, 06:29 PM

What a beautiful country, very good pictures.

Marathaman · November 26th, 2009, 01:08 PM

Portuguese Church on the Mandovi River, Goa
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Marathaman · November 27th, 2009, 12:04 PM

Temple Complex, Chaini Village, Himachal Pradesh

Chaini is one of the oldest villages in the state. It is famous for its tradition of stone and woodwork. The Chaini Kothi is believed to be over 700 years old. At 45 meters, it is one of the tallest structures in the entire hill region. It has lost its upper two stories in the earthquake of 1905. The tower was used as both a temple and a watch-tower.

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Arpels · November 27th, 2009, 03:37 PM

the tower seems inclined

November 20th, 2009, 11:40 PM	#1201
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,309 Likes (Received): 743	Jageshwar Temples, Almora, Uttarakhand Copyright I Helios@flickr Jageshwar (Hindi-जागॆश्वर)is a pilgrimage town in Almora district, Uttarakhand, dedicated to Lord Shiva, located 36 km northeast of Almora, in Kumaun region. The temple city comprises a cluster of 124 large and small stone temples, dating 9th to 13th century AD, with many preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which include Dandeshwar Temple, Chandi-ka-Temple, Jageshwar Temple, Kuber Temple, Mritunjaya Temple, Nanda Devi or Nau Durga, Nava-grah temple, a Pyramidal shrine, and Surya Temple amongst which the oldest shrine is the 'Mrityunjaya Temple' and the biggest shrine is the ' Dandeshwar Temple' Locator Map: Bonus Pics: Copyright Sudarshan Purohit@flickr __________________ 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

November 20th, 2009, 11:50 PM	#1202
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,309 Likes (Received): 743	A village in Pauri-Garhwal, Uttarakhand Copyright Shail Rawat@flickr Locator Map: Bonus Pics: __________________ 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

November 22nd, 2009, 01:41 PM	#1203
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,309 Likes (Received): 743	Paddy fields near Mysore, Karnataka Copyright Sridhar Vedantham@flickr Locator Map: __________________ 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

November 22nd, 2009, 04:32 PM	#1204
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,309 Likes (Received): 743	Kali Mandir, Rajnagar, Madhubani, Bihar Copyright bittoo@picasaweb This temple is one among many famous temples built by the Raja of Darbhanga. It stands in the Rajnagar palace compound. The palace itself is in ruins, however. Madhubani is the heart of Mithilanchal. It is the birth place of Kālidāsa, one of the greatest Sanskrit poets and Vidyapati, the greatest poet of the Maithili language. Locator Map: __________________ 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; November 22nd, 2009 at 04:46 PM.

November 22nd, 2009, 11:00 PM	#1205
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,309 Likes (Received): 743	Gostani Reservoir, Vishakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh Copyright kiran kumar@picasaweb Locator Map: Bonus Pics: __________________ 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

November 23rd, 2009, 08:33 PM	#1206
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,309 Likes (Received): 743	Ziro Valley, Lower Subansiri, Arunachal Pradesh Copyright rajkumar1220@flickr Locator Map: Bonus Pics: Copyright rajkumar1220@flickr Copyright peregrin@@flickr __________________ 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

November 23rd, 2009, 10:47 PM	#1207
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,309 Likes (Received): 743	Naranag Temple Complex, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir Copyright prom-basa2009@flickr This is one of the largest temple complexes in Kashmir. It dates from the 9th Century AD. The chief deity is Lord Shiva. Locator Map: Bonus Pics: Copyright prom-basa2009@flickr Copyright sonamarg@flickr __________________ 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

November 24th, 2009, 10:07 AM	#1208
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,309 Likes (Received): 743	Kanak Vrindavan Bagh, Jaipur, Rajasthan Copyright skiddalgi@flickr The Kanak valley in Jaipur is one of the most beautiful gardens of Jaipur. It was built under the orders of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, belonging to the Kacchawa family, the rulers of Amber for many generations. The chief attractions of the garden are the series of marble fountains, and the temples. The temples of Natawarji and Govindji, are fine examples of the Rajasthani temple architecture. The Govind Deoji temple, after facing years’ of neglect, has received significant restoration. The temple is adorned by beautiful chattris, or carved roofs, and intricate lattice work. The mirror work in the temple is similar to that seen in the famous palaces of Jaipur. The central chamber of the temple is decorated by the wonderful ‘Panni’ work. Parikrama, a fountain made up of a single piece of marble, is located in the central chamber of the temple. Locator Map: Bonus Pics: Copyright Jon's Photography@flickr Copyright Preshit@flickr Copyright Preshit@flickr Copyright dangerkitten@flickr Copyright dangerkitten@flickr __________________ 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

November 24th, 2009, 04:28 PM	#1209
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,309 Likes (Received): 743	Bojjanakonda, Andhra Pradesh These Rock-cut Buddhist Viharas and hilltop stupa were carved from 200 B.C. to 700 A.D. Locator Map: Bonus Pics: Copyright Palash Biswas@flickr __________________ 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

November 24th, 2009, 04:39 PM	#1210
*abdeka* DZ Modervador Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 15,151 Likes (Received): 375	Wow! Beautiful country! __________________ Visit the ALGERIAN FORUM

November 24th, 2009, 06:39 PM	#1211
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,309 Likes (Received): 743	A village in Kendrapada district, Orissa Copyright friend_cuttack@flickr Locator Map: __________________ 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

November 24th, 2009, 08:38 PM	#1212
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,309 Likes (Received): 743	Kiradu Temples, Barmer, Rajasthan Copyright Boudhi Tree@flickr Kiradu was originally known as Kiraktoop. It was ruled by the Parmar clan of Rajputs between the 11th and 13th centuries. In the early period they had been feudal subordinates of the Chalukya of Gujarat and hence the latter's influence is seen in the temples. Locator Map: Bonus Pics: Last edited by Marathaman; January 23rd, 2010 at 07:42 PM.

November 24th, 2009, 08:41 PM	#1213
shanware Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,215 Likes (Received): 1	Bojjanakonda and Kiradu are really nice finds ....thanks !!...Btw ....when are you starting to take requests ??

November 24th, 2009, 09:30 PM	#1215
Arpels Αλέξανδρος Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Guarda/Moita Posts: 52,624 Likes (Received): 3	Kiradu Temples seems filigran, but made with stone

November 25th, 2009, 02:04 PM	#1216
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,309 Likes (Received): 743	Ma Umiya Dham, Surat, Gujarat Source Locator Map: __________________ 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; November 25th, 2009 at 02:09 PM.

November 25th, 2009, 06:29 PM	#1217
JC. SAMPERZ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Salvador Posts: 7,329 Likes (Received): 1	What a beautiful country, very good pictures. __________________ "Las cadenas de la esclavitud solamente atan las manos: es la mente lo que hace al hombre libre o esclavo."

November 26th, 2009, 01:08 PM	#1218
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,309 Likes (Received): 743	Portuguese Church on the Mandovi River, Goa Copyright dalton.picardo@flickr Locator Map: __________________ 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

November 27th, 2009, 12:04 PM	#1219
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,309 Likes (Received): 743	Temple Complex, Chaini Village, Himachal Pradesh Chaini is one of the oldest villages in the state. It is famous for its tradition of stone and woodwork. The Chaini Kothi is believed to be over 700 years old. At 45 meters, it is one of the tallest structures in the entire hill region. It has lost its upper two stories in the earthquake of 1905. The tower was used as both a temple and a watch-tower. Locator Map: Bonus Pics: Copyright bhatto@flickr s __________________ 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; November 27th, 2009 at 10:26 PM.

November 27th, 2009, 03:37 PM	#1220
Arpels Αλέξανδρος Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Guarda/Moita Posts: 52,624 Likes (Received): 3	the tower seems inclined

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