To all those history buff's - today iam going to introduce you all to a hidden architectural marvel ,only 55kms from Namma Bengaluru .
Ruins of 6 dynasities in one place bearing the Dravidian architecture of 6 dynasities in total - Bana ,Gangas , Cholas , Pallavas , Hoysalas and the Vijayanagara.
Welcome to Nandi Village - Bhoganandeeshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (once again)
Bana Queen reborn again.
Yali- Vijayanagara style
Bana Queen .
Bana and the Gangas construction
Gopurams of the Pallavas
Mythological Figurines in the oldest temple architecture of Karnataka - Originated in 8th century .
Bana Style renovated by the Cholas and the Pallavas
Below is Uma -Maheshwara temple .
Wedding of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathy is sculpted by the Hoysalas, the newly weds come here to seek blessings from Uma-Maheshwara
Truly an Architectural marvel , a must visit for anybody in Bengaluru,
Arunachaleshwara is the second temple , represents the phallic symbol of Lord Shiva built by the Gangas representing the youth of Lord Shiva .
Bhoganandeeshwara is the third temple built by the Chola Dynasty (ruled 300BC - 1279AD) , representing the childhood of Lord Shiva
The Vijayanagara style Kalyana Mantapa ,
Iam Vijayanagara style due to the fact that iam a great fan of Sri Krishnadevaraya .
I wish i get married in a Vijayanagara style wedding hall , the hall is being renovated - May be for me lol..
Tamil inscriptions of Chola dynasty.
The 8th century windows
Very elegantly adorned , sculptures depicting mythological scenes
If you love photography like me then the design patterns can force you to observe and photograph each and every window.
These scriptures and figurines not only narrate stories but also recreate the scene right in front of you , if you only have a little more imagination and knowledge these carvings can bring grand stories and drama right in front of your eyes
Lastly there is Nagaraja (Known as Anantha in Malayalam associated with Padmanabhaswamy - Maha Vishnu) with brilliant red vermillion and hibiscus blossoms
Milk is the main offering
Prayers for fulfilling dreams and wishes
Commissioned by the Vijayanagara Emperors ( AD 1336 - 1646 ) perhaps the last renovation has a prominent structure a massive in house water tank called as Kalyani .
Ruins of 6 dynasities in one place bearing the Dravidian architecture of 6 dynasities in total - Bana ,Gangas , Cholas , Pallavas , Hoysalas and the Vijayanagara.
Welcome to Nandi Village - Bhoganandeeshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (once again)
The foundation of the temple was laid in 8th century by Bana Queen - Ratnavali who was the wife of Bana King - Bana Vidhyadhara in 810AD.
Gems of ancient ruined temple
Hoysala style..
Bana Queen reborn again.
Bana Queen .
Bana and the Gangas construction
Gopurams of the Pallavas
Mythological Figurines in the oldest temple architecture of Karnataka - Originated in 8th century .
Bana Style renovated by the Cholas and the Pallavas
According to the Archeological Socity of India , the complex has 3 temples depicting the lifestages of Lord Shiva.
Wedding of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathy is sculpted by the Hoysalas, the newly weds come here to seek blessings from Uma-Maheshwara
Truly an Architectural marvel , a must visit for anybody in Bengaluru,
Arunachaleshwara is the second temple , represents the phallic symbol of Lord Shiva built by the Gangas representing the youth of Lord Shiva .
The Vijayanagara style Kalyana Mantapa ,
Iam Vijayanagara style due to the fact that iam a great fan of Sri Krishnadevaraya .
I wish i get married in a Vijayanagara style wedding hall , the hall is being renovated - May be for me lol..
Tamil inscriptions of Chola dynasty.
Temple complex.
This is the site of pilgrimage to explore the beauty of Dravidian style
architecture
The 8th century windows
Very elegantly adorned , sculptures depicting mythological scenes
If you love photography like me then the design patterns can force you to observe and photograph each and every window.
Master pieces of human creativity
These scriptures and figurines not only narrate stories but also recreate the scene right in front of you , if you only have a little more imagination and knowledge these carvings can bring grand stories and drama right in front of your eyes
Lastly there is Nagaraja (Known as Anantha in Malayalam associated with Padmanabhaswamy - Maha Vishnu) with brilliant red vermillion and hibiscus blossoms
Milk is the main offering
Prayers for fulfilling dreams and wishes
You feel like as if you are the princess of Vijayanagara
Kingdom - wife of Sri Krishnadevaraya.
Commissioned by the Vijayanagara Emperors ( AD 1336 - 1646 ) perhaps the last renovation has a prominent structure a massive in house water tank called as Kalyani .
Numerous Kannada Songs are shot here .
To all my karnataka followers , this is the song which was completely shot inside the temple complex
Pls dont beat yourself for not visiting the place , i have already created the awareness and all you architectural buff pls go head and enjoy the place .
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