The inscription indicates that the temple was built in 1058 CE by King Udyotakesari’s mother Kolavati Devi during the Somavamsi king’s 18th ruling year. The temple is classified as a panchatanaya temple where four subsidiary shrines situated in the four corners of the main shrine. It’s is renowned for its artistic sculptures, especially for the sculptures in the tower and porch of the temple. Tantric related images are also placed inside this temple. The exterior walls of the temple are adorned with the figures of several gods and goddesses, carvings of birds, animals and some religious scenes.
World's first Pillar Inscription with Sculpture
relațed to Polo Game Discovered at Hombuja"
It is very likely that karnataka is the birthplace of
POLO.There are several kannada inscriptions in
Shravanabelagola describing the sport as "kandhuka
kreede."One of these inscriptions describes Rashtrakuta king Indra as master of
this sport.
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relațed to Polo Game Discovered at Hombuja"
It is very likely that karnataka is the birthplace of
POLO.There are several kannada inscriptions in
Shravanabelagola describing the sport as "kandhuka
kreede."One of these inscriptions describes Rashtrakuta king Indra as master of
this sport.
@vedictemples.
Caves at Ellora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Aurangabad (CSN)district of Maharashtra, India. It is one of the largest rock-cut monastery-temple cave complexes in the world, featuring Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments, and artwork, dating from the 600 to 1000 AD period.
There are over 100 caves at the site, all excavated from the basalt cliffs in the Charanandri Hills.
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There are over 100 caves at the site, all excavated from the basalt cliffs in the Charanandri Hills.
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The abiding wall of the magnificent architecture container Vaitala Deula has been standing with its clarity & glittering stone designs from last centuries...
Vaitala Temple, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Built around:- 775 AD
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Vaitala Temple, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Built around:- 775 AD
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Suchindram Temple, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu.
The inscriptions of the temple dates back to the 9th century . Feel fortunate to have enormous legacies left behind by our ancestors !!
Ancient technology that leaves you speechless !!
Just think about it....
One can send a thin stick less than 0.5mm diameter through one ear and it comes out of the other ear, pierced for more than 400mm.
Imagine the level of precision required to sculpt such a masterpiece.
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The inscriptions of the temple dates back to the 9th century . Feel fortunate to have enormous legacies left behind by our ancestors !!
Ancient technology that leaves you speechless !!
Just think about it....
One can send a thin stick less than 0.5mm diameter through one ear and it comes out of the other ear, pierced for more than 400mm.
Imagine the level of precision required to sculpt such a masterpiece.
@VedicTemples