Here is the last post fro the series "Temples: Architectural Wonders of India"!! The Gondeshwar Temple is an ancient Hindu temple built in the 11th-12th century AD, located in Sinner, around 30 km from Nashik city. It features the main shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva and four other small temples dedicated to Surya (Sun), Vishnu,... Continue Reading →
Sangameshwar Temple, Saswad
Here is the next post from the series "Temples: Architectural Wonders of India"!!! Sangameshwar temple is an ancient temple in Saswad. As it is located on the confluence of rivers Karha and Chamli it is famous as “Sangameshwar” temple. This temple is built in an old, fine architectural style with two “Deepmal” in the courtyard.... Continue Reading →
Changwateshwar Temple, Saswad
Here is the next post from the series "Temples: Architectural Wonders of India"!!! This is an ancient Hindu temple located few km away from Saswad on Saswad-Narayanpur road. It is also famous as Wateshwar temple among the locals. There is a mythological tale narrating a history about the creation of this temple. The construction of... Continue Reading →
Modhera Sun Temple
Here is the next post from the series "Temples: Architectural Wonders of India"!!! This Sun Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the solar deity “Surya” (Sun) located in Modhera village of Mehsana district, Gujrat, India. It is situated on the bank of river Pushpavati. It was built in 1026-27 CE during the reign of... Continue Reading →
Mahabalipuram Temples
Here is the next post from the series "Temples: Architectural Wonders of India"!!!! Shore Temple: The Shore Temple was built in 700-728 AD. It is named so because it is located on the shore of Bay of Bengal at Mahabalipuram. This temple is under the possession of the Archaeological Survey of India. It is a... Continue Reading →
Kopeshwar Mahadev Temple, Khidrapur
Here is the next post from the series "Temples: Architectural Wonders of India"!!!! Kopeshwar Temple is located on the banks of river Krishna, in Kolhapur district, near Maharashtra-Karnataka border. It was built by Shilahara king Gandhraditya in the 12th century AD. The entire temple is divided into four parts, i.e, Swargamandap, Sabhamandap, Antaral Kaksha and... Continue Reading →
Kailash Temple
Here is the next post from the series "Temples: Architectural Wonders of India!!!!! The Kailash temple (abode of Lord Shiva), which was planned in the reign of King Dantidurg was completed in the 8th century in the reign of King Krishna I of Rashtrakut dynasty. This temple is 32 meters high, which is the largest... Continue Reading →
Harishchandreshwar Temple
Here is the next post from the series "Temples: Architectural Wonders of India"!!!!! Harishchandreshwar Temple is located on Harishchandra Fort. This is an ancient temple which is sculpted out of single huge basalt rock. This is one of the 12 temples built by King Jhanj of Shilahar dynasty. The temple has an entrance from all... Continue Reading →
Airavateshwar Temple
4) Airavateshwar Temple Airavateshwar is a Hindu temple built in Dravidian Architectural style. The temple which was built by Rajraja Chola II of Chola dynasty in 12th century is a famous UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tamil Nadu. It is considered as the best creation by the Chola dynasty. It is located in Darasuram around... Continue Reading →
Brihadeeshwara Temple
Here is the next post from the series "Temples: The Architectural Wonders of India" !!!! Brihadeeshwara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva at Tanjavur, Tamil Nadu, about 346 km away from Chennai and 237 km away from Rameshwaram. It is considered as one of the biggest temples in South India. It is... Continue Reading →
