The shiva temple in the ruined land of Halebidu is a fine reminder of the stunning architecture of the Hoysala dynasty. The twin-temple is dedicated to Hoysaleswara and Santaleswara Shiva lingas, with two Nandi shrines outside. Local suggest that the two lingas, masculine and feminine was built as a mark of loyalty to the king…
Tag: History
Tiny Glory
Glorious cities often seem pale in the face of its rich history. Although it is no longer a shadow of its once opulent self, most of the princely Indian cities still continue to hold charm in for those looking to dwell deeper from the surface. This lovely picture overlooks the quaint town of Hyderabad from…
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…
Amidst Ruins
Ajanta Caves, located off Aurangabad Maharashtra, is home to a beautiful horseshoe shaped set of Buddhist paintings and sculptures. This is a relic from Cave 1. It is said to be one of the last caves excavated and possibly wasn’t a preferred place of worship, as there is no sign of any soot deposits from…
Immortally & Ornately Blessed
Having friends who are proud of their birth land is a blessing for wanderers. This is what the inside dome of Somnathpur in Mysore looks like. The last major temple of Hoysala dynasty, it was constructed in 1268 A.D. in the reign of King Narsimha III by his army general Somnatha. Hence, this Kesava temple…
The Prodigal Daughter
Today is the 97th birth anniversary of Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi, the sole heir of the first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. She was the first Female Prime Minister in India and second in the world. She held the place longer than any of her female contemporaries in the world (three terms between 1966 and 77…
Snapshots of my World 