Tag: “Ancient”

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  1. Wonder in Stone

    Belur used to be the early capital of the glorious Hoysala Empire.
    The Channakesava Temple in Belur is regarded as one of the most magnificent pieces of Hoysala Architecture. It is estimated that it took over a 100 years to build this temple complex.It was finally completed in 1116 AD.

  2. The ancient Duomo

    A retro-ish postcard-like view of the Duomo in Firenze.

    The sky here is so peculiar, the light is like no other light you've ever seen.

  3. Silent Prayers

    Boy praying to Garuda- The Vehicle of Lord Vishnu

    In Hindu mythology, a Garuda is a mythical bird like creature usually the mount (vahanam) of Vishnu. Garuda is depicted as having a golden body, white face, red wings, and an eagle's beak and wings but a man's body.

  4. Gopuram of Channakesava Temple

    The Channakesava Temple, Belur is regarded as one of the most magnificent pieces of Hoysala Architecture. Belur used to be the ancient capital of the great Hoysala Empire.It is estimated that it took over a 100 years to build this temple complex.It was finally completed in 1116 AD.
    The temple walls contain intricate sculptures of wars, great epics and the sagas of glorious kings.

  5. The Walls of Art

    The Channakesava Temple, Belur is regarded as one of the most magnificent pieces of Hoysala Architecture. Belur used to be the ancient capital of the great Hoysala Empire.It is estimated that it took over a 100 years to build this temple complex.It was finally completed in 1116 AD.
    The temple walls contain intricate sculptures of wars, great epics and the sagas of glorious kings.

  6. Bokeh

    The Channakesava Temple, Belur is regarded as one of the most magnificent pieces of Hoysala Architecture. Belur used to be the ancient capital of the great Hoysala Empire.It is estimated that it took over a 100 years to build this temple complex.It was finally completed in 1116 AD.
    The temple walls contain intricate sculptures of wars, great epics and the sagas of glorious kings.

    Balls of Cotton thread are lit up on this piece of stone as an offering to the diety.

  7. Archaeological Site

  8. Reconstructed Throne Room

  9. The Castle of Portovenere

    Portovenere (sometimes, in English, Porto Venere) is a small town located on the Ligurian coast of Italy in the province of La Spezia. It comprises the three villages of Fezzano, Le Grazie and Portovenere, and the three islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto.

  10. Cambodians dressed in traditional costume

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