Khajuraho temples, India # 1 by suresh_krishna
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Description
When one thinks of India, the image that rightly comes to mind is that of Taj Mahal. This is rightly so. However, there are thousands of monuments here that are exquisite in their architecture and significant in their heritage dating back many centuries before the Taj Mahal. To this category belongs the temples of Khajuraho otherwise known as 'Temples of Love'. In the next few slides I would like to introduce these temples and sculptures.
The architectural splendour of the temples built by the Chandela kings (9th - 12th century) in central India, is world renowned. Of the 85 temples built over 200 years, only 20 survive in good condition. The temples are richly embellished with sculptures.
This temple, built in the mid 10th century, is dedicated to Vishnu, the God of Preservation, one among the trinity in the Hindu pantheon. The others being Brahma, the creator and Shiva, the destroyer. It has a main shikara (apex structure) and four subsidiary shikaras in the four corners. The temple is covered with rich carvings.
Hope you enjoy them as much as I did visiting these magnificent temples.
Comments (23)
pimbotin
Indian art in all its splendor... Back to your specialty!.... Bravissimo...
DELMUR
Love these temples !! A jewel!! Thank you to share with us!( do you know RANAKPUR ? Same style temples , but nobody)
oscilis
What astonishing architecture. It looks as though it has grown out of the ground. Love the description too. Look forward to more.
kansas
Magnificent. I have always dreamed of visiting India, but never will. Thanks for taking me there with your photos.
TwoPynts
I am so glad you are doing this. Not being able to travel there myself, I'd love to see more wonderful examples of these lesser known temples. Excellent photo.
dragonfly2000
It appears to be in very good shape, agree with twopynts ~ very neat.
sharky_
A very beautiful design temple. A fantastic capture. Yes, would like to see more too. Aloha
FuzzyShadows
That must be an astonishing sight to see in person. Thanks for sharing.
Zacko
Gorgeous architecture!!! You dont see this kind of craftmanship anymore. Beautiful indeed!!! And you captured it perfectly with just the right exposure. Have a great day. #:O)
Georges_H_Hoens
Taj Mahal is great but I know there are thousand other marvels in India. A wonderful temple here and the shot deserve it as well. Excellent Suresh!!!
miladyblu
Hello!WOOOOWWW!!My dearest Suresh!!That a pure wonder!!I love this precious and amazing temple very fascinating!!You captured in extraordinary manner this ancient temple rich of story and of culture!! This is a very precious world property!! I adore this wonderful different architecture things from that historically existing in Europe but really very interesting a true jewel!I really enjoyed this excellent shot with a light fabulous and magical!Really well done!V!you as always are a big artist!!Thank you for sharing this pure wonder my dear Suresh!I wish you a wonderful day!A big hug!
Mondwin
I adore this shot!!really Mystical!!bravo!V:DDD
SNAKEY
Very beautiful my friend..... I wish to be there one day..... It's so very majestic.:O))
kimariehere
WOW!! AWESOME SHOT OF THIS ANTIENCT TEMPL!! it looks like something right of a raiders of the lost ark movie!!!... i am so facinated by the beautiful shot!!!! WOW!!
ana-maria
Fantastic shot of this very interesting temple. Excellent POV and light. Thanks for sharing!!!
donvino
Thanks for the slice of history. A most beautiful photography.
jcv2
Beautiful capture of this impressive performance of religious architecture! It's stunning to see how many efforts have been made to achieve a temple like this! Excellent work! :)
Richardphotos
extroadinary design and beauty. I for one appreciate your decision to post a series on these incredible works of art. excellent capture my friend!!
redchilicat
Wow fantastic capture! Interesting history!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Genial... love it ! Thanks !
cynlee
i do hope to visit someday.. fascinating! :]
sossy
fascinating architecture! always reminding of a nest of wasps! ;o)))
marybelgium
simply beautiful !