There are two rock cut temples at the base of the Thitumayam Fort - a Siva Temple and a Vishnu Temple which is one of the 108 revered Divya Desams. These temples were built by the Pallavas around 1300 years ago. The Vishnu
temple is it is much a much-venerated
temple and is considered second in importance only to the temple at Srirangam.It contains one of the largest Anantasayi group icons in India where Vishnu is reclining on Anantha (Seshanaaga).
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| Entrance Tower or Gopuram |
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| Another view |
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| Close up of the tower sculptures |
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| The rock wall surface behind the temple |
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| A sub shrine |
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| Outer design of sub shrine |
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| Naga Idols in stone |
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| Other stone idols |
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| Stone Idol of Vishnu |
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| Sculpture on stone pillar - Man carrying wife on shoulder ( I was forced to use flash hence the finer details are not as clear) |
Awesome set of photos... beautiful Temple!The interior is very interesting too.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your visit and kind words, man.
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I love the way people crave nagas and other forms out of rocks, and in very intricate designs. They look grand and beautiful.
ReplyDelete"carve" not crave... :)
ReplyDeletelovely photologue!!
ReplyDeleteSir you are very good in making us plan our next "vacations" now only.
ReplyDeleteVery Nice Sir
Impressive gopuram. Admirable work of the carvers.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful architecture.
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ReplyDeleteA treasure house.
ReplyDeleteWhat incredible creations. These temples look so impressive...
ReplyDeleteI really like the exterior sculptures. It must have taken a long time to carve these temples from stone. I imagine they are no longer in use? Amazing they are 1300 years old.
ReplyDeleteamazing ... so many stories must be engraved in those sculptures ... thank you so much for capturing them.
ReplyDeleteNothing to beat Tamilnadu temple architecture! Thank you for taking us with you on this visit, Ramakrishnan Sir.
ReplyDeletelovely pics............
ReplyDeletespecially Naga Idols in stone.....
thanks for sharing.
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ReplyDelete@Gigihawaii: On the contrary these temples are fully functional with regular daily services at specified times for devotees. The temples employ trained priests for carrying out the rituals and pujas.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great find!
ReplyDeleteWow, that must be a winner, beautiful sculptures. Terrific photos.
ReplyDeleteGreat series of awesome photos.
ReplyDeleteThe sculptures and the temple are beautiful.
Thanks for sharing.
Mette
Amazing photos...great post!
ReplyDeleteNice...thanks for sharing...
ReplyDeleteSimply amazing!
ReplyDeletewonderful post.. I didn't know of this temple earlier..
ReplyDeleteI get a good darshan of all the temples thanks to your postings and pics on your blog! Beautiful!
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ReplyDeleteMy mom wanted to say she enjoyed looking at these temples a lot! :)
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