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The attention to detail in some Nayak era sculptures is mind blowing.
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Of dedication and devotion 🙏🏼 on a hot and humid afternoon at the Kapaleeshwarar temple, Mylapore, Chennai
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There is something surreal about standing in a 10th century Chola temple early in the morning, waiting for the doors to open. The magic of the lush Kaveri region is something else.
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My 300th article in the Temple Talk column in City Express. These short articles are not meant for scholars and academics but for those interested in learning about our heritage and culture, and wanting to visit temples.
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Nothing can be more heartwarming than having about two hundred people join on a heritage walk at 7am on a Sunday morning
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Kannapa Nayanar's footwear (Airavateshwara temple, Darasuram, Chola era 12th century)
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Wherever one goes in Hampi (ancient Vijayanagara) which was the even more ancient Kishkinda of Ramayana fame, one can see a temple for Hanuman, whose place it was and where he met Rama and Lakshmana. This is one such on the banks of River Tungabhandra.,
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The supremely beautiful Yoga Rama temple in Nedungunam (Thiruvannamalai Dist) TN
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One of the most beautiful structures ever- the south gopuram of the Minakshi-Sundareshwarar temple, Madurai. Nayak era.
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Appayya Dikshita, a great 16th century scholar was honoured by Chinna Bomma Nayaka, a ruler of Vellore by performing the kanakabhisheka (showering with gold coins). This money was used by Dikshita for building three temples in his village Adayapalam (Tamil Nadu).
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I love the way this tree has wrapped its roots around this old sculpture. So protective! Ramalingeshwara temple, Tadipatri, AP.
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Sita giving the Choodamani to Hanuman. From the Hazara Rama temple, Hampi. Vijayanagara era, 15th century.
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My 250th article in the Temple Talk column, New Indian Express
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Hard at work cleaning the temple premises
Arpakam Valishwarar Temple (near Kanchipuram)
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The eternally beautiful Hampi, the erstwhile capital of the Vijayanagara Empire
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Multi-armed Garudaaruda Vishnu 🙏🏼Ramaswami temple, Kumbakonam. Nayak era.
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Gangaikondacholapuram, also known as Gangapuri, was the new capital founded by Emperor Parakesari Rajendra Chola I around 1025 CE. It remained the capital of the Cholas for approximately two hundred and fifty years, for far longer than Thanjavur.
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Mylapore Festival’s Kolam competition in Chennai. Amazing talent.
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Simply beautiful! Ramappa Temple, Palampet. Kakatiya dynasty. 13th century.
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Exquisite Chola sculptures on the east gopuram, Chidambaram.
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The beautiful karana sculptures in the Rajagopuram of the Thiruvannamalai temple. 16th century Vijayanagara/Nayak
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Rishi Vishvamitra teaching Rama. Hazara Rama temple, Hampi, Vijayanagara, 15th century.
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An outstanding structural stone construction. The Kailasanatha temple in Kanchipuram constructed in the reign of Rajasimha Pallava, 8th century.
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Pranams to the sculptor who carved this. Sun temple, Konarak.
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Even among the bronze masterpieces, this is outstanding!
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A beautiful sculpted wood panel on top of the doorway of the Kapaleeshwarar temple, Mylapore Chennai
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God Siva’s immense compassion highlighted in this temple
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This temple dazzles every time one sees it. I’m completely dazzled now, seeing it after a long time 🙏🏼 The Brihadishwara (Rajarajeshwaram) in Thanjavur (11th century). Rajaraja Chola I.
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On either side of a doorway in a small, ruined Vishnu temple in Hampi.
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Isnt this interesting? A sculpture of a vimanam of a temple, with the Nandi, bali-pitham and dvajastambham in front, all minutely carved. On a pillar in the Bhaktavatsala temple, Thirukkazhukundram, Tamil Nadu
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Overjoyed to see the response to my tour of the Stone Sculpture Gallery, Madras Museum, and heritage in general. I couldn’t take more than a given number of people on the walk today. I hope to repeat it several times more in the near future, for others who had wanted to join.
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A row of cheerful Siva Ganas with Ganesha, their leader. Kailasanatha temple, Kanchipuram. 8th century. Pallava era.
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Goddess Durga! Pallava era. 8th century, Kailasanatha temple, Kanchipuram
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This carving is one among a series of miniature sculptures in the 12 century Airavateshwara temple in Darasuram, (a UNESCO World Heritage site) depicting a miracle by Sundaramurti Nayanar. He made a crocodile regurgitate a boy it had eaten, long after the incident happened.
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And how they carved! Chennakesava temple, Sompalem, A.P. Vijayanagara era. 16th century.
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This temple has sanctums for Vishnu, Shiva, Brahma, Lakshmi, Parvati & Sarasvati
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Rare image of Rama with Shanka and Chakra. Hazara Rama Temple, Hampi. Vijayanagara era.
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A beautiful, ornate sub-shrine in the Chennakesava temple, Sompalem, A.P. 16th century, Vijayanagara era
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This book on Srivilliputtur has articles on the Sthala Puranam, Perialwar and Andal, Amuktamalyada of Krishnadeva Raya, Architecture, Sculpture, a Yakshagana connected with Srivilliputtur, Andal’s parrot, Festivals, Arayar Sevai, Songs on Srivilliputtur, Inscriptions, Prasadams..
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Rama and Vishwamitra, Hazara Rama temple, Hampi, Vijayanagara, 15th century
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An anonymous sculptor of the Sesharayar Mandapam (‘100’ pillar hall) in the Ranganatha Swami temple, Srirangam has carved a hunting dog with a collar in the middle of warriors. Infinite talent! Nayak era 16th-17th century
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This is interesting! From a newspaper article published in March 2016.
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The amazing Kolam competition, Mylapore Festival Photo credit : Madhan Kumar, Mylapore Times
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