The Ramalingeshwara temple in Avani, Kolar (Karnataka) is a dravida style set of shrines of Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata and Shatrughna. Built in the 10th-century by the Nolamba dynasty, the temple was partially renovated and restored in the Chola dynasty. It is also known as the “Gaya of the south”. Legend has it that Avani was…
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Domed
The sound of laughter is like the vaulted dome of a temple of happiness. ~Milan Kundera
700 Posts: My Haven
I have a new hobby, which you would’ve noticed by now. And after creating several standalone pieces, I started creating scenes, and these, I realized later were places that would make me happy. I am not a trained architect or interior person, but these scenes come very naturally in my mind’s eye. After making piecemeal…
Starry Nights
I seem to have a strange affection for boat-shaped buildings. First there was the Marina Bay Sands (Singapore) that caught my fancy, and then this seven-star affair. For some strange reason, I could never remember it being called Burj Al Arab, it was always the yacht shaped building for me. Before you think two…
Standing Tall
Don’t believe in all that you’ve been told, The sky’s the limit you can reach your goals. No one knows just what the future holds, There ain’t nothing you can’t be, There’s a whole world at your feet. I said reach! Climb every mountain Reach for the moon, Follow that rainbow and your dreams…
Divine Lessons
No, this is not a miniature from my collection. Earlier this week, I celebrated a personal milestone, which I choose not to describe in detail. I found myself at Shravanbelgola, a Jain pilgrimage spot. Dedicated to Bahubali, the first Jain Tirthankara (spiritual leader or saint), the statue is the largest monolithic sculpture in India. Outside…
Sunshine
With Holi gone, its officially spring time in India. As the sun starts to shine in its full glory, I am reminded of my fun vacation to Hampi. The Hampi Chariot completes the triangle of stone chariots in India- these is one in Konark, Odissa, and another in Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu). A massive sculpture of…
Rhythm of The Falling Rain
This popular step-well or Baori is at the Pushkarni Tank in Hampi. An excellent example of the 15th century Chalukya architecture was built during the Vijayanagara Dynasty. It is also an exemplary reminder of understanding the effects of deforestation and rainwater harvesting. However, there are people who love spoiling it for all of us, so…
Snapshots of my World 