The one thing I admire is the architecture. Temples are built to last for a longer period of time. For this purpose temples are constructed by using rocks which will not perish at all. Rocks are cut, sculpted and designed into pillars and structures.
Images describing different kinds of fascinating trees, flowers, animals and humans are carved on these pillars and structures. These images are imaginary and different. There are many rock cut pillars in each temple. In some temples there are even thousands of pillars. Not a single pillar goes without carvings.
Apart from the pillars the whole structure is engraved with different idols and floral decorations. The carvings are so intricate having minute details.
It is not possible for us to explore the works of these divine structures in a short period. Sometimes I feel the sculptors would have spent their whole lifetime.
As a respect to their tireless work we should spend some time and appreciate the efforts they have put in.
Every Temple is an engineering marvel which our present times cannot imagine.
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Courtesy: Pictures taken from different Temples in South India.
I am an artist by nature.I just get lost myself adoring these structures. If I visit such temples I just cant come out of the temple. I will be hanging out some where near the carvings.
@Gurukrishnapriya my long term dreams to visit lot of temples, because my wife holds archaeology degree, i travel from chennai to pondicherry & neyveli to my home town several times, i never seen Mahabalipuram, i have visited lot of temples in north side, as you said its a master piece of engineering, we should safe guard too. very excellent post keep sharing, i guess you started safeguarding by posting
Yes truly said. We have to safeguard. I am really happy to have voiced my opinion. That granite chain also is an excellent masterpiece. I thank you very much for giving your feedback.
You wife being an archeological student will also love this post right.
Great post @Gurukrishnapriya ! You are very lucky to visit these beautiful places and thanks for sharing them with us all!
As @VickyKrish mentioned, it would be useful to state the names of the temples and provide a Google Maps link. I would also suggest that you add a link to your application video, since you mentioned it! It would provide a nice extra context for your love of architecture and temple art.
A few of your photos could be improved though. I’m guessing that some of them were taken in a dark place so they ended up grainy. Perhaps you can focus on close ups on pillars that are in good light.
Hi @AdrianLunsong thank you very much for your comments and suggestions. In my other post Recapture from the Capture I have provided the Google map link.
Again to mention about the photography I am posting the pictures taken from my mobile. I never thought I will posting my posts and pictures in Local Guides Connect.
The application video is also taken in my mobile. When I took it I was holding the paper, holding the mobile, very nervous. Guess how it will be?
Anyways I am providing the link so that you can have a soulful laugh.
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Oh my goodnes ! The 2nd photo is just awesome !
You know I love sculpture works, and these ones are remarkable.
Often people dream about travelling far away to get the chance to visit wonders of the world… While they already have so many national wonders to visit, but aren’t even aware of it !
Good point @BernardTran ! The second photo is indeed very nice and is probably the best amongst the rest shown in the post! So, @Gurukrishnapriya here’s another tip, make sure that your first photo in your post is also your best, so that it will be used as the cover photo! That way you’re making full use of your best photo to attract readers!
Thank you very much for showing us this incredible architecture! I have always been fascinated by the Indian temples and I hope one day I have the chance to visit some of them. These carvings are amazing, so detailed that it’s hard to believe that they are handmade.
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Hi @RadieN thank you very much for your interest in architecture. Yes it is a very surprising fact that a hard rock is made into a masterpiece. expecting your visit to India.
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