The Kampahareswarar Temple at Tirubhuvanam near Kumbhakonam is the last
in the series of four Chola masterpieces along with Brihadeeswara Temple, Gangaikondacholapuram & Darasuram. The front mandapam here is again built in the
form of a huge chariot. The Vimanam here is larger than that of Darasuram, and is about
120 feet in height. Sculptured panels depicting scenes from the Ramayana adorn this
temple.Shiva is worshiped as "Kampaheswarar" as he removed the quaking (Kampa) of a king who was being haunted by a Brahmarakshasa .
There is a separate shrine for Sarabeswarar
a fusion of man, eagle and lion - the deity is believed to have
relieved the devas (celestial deities) from the fury of Narasimha after
he slayed Hiranyakasibu the demon.
A sculpture of Sharbeshwaramurti in the Tribhuvanam temple is seen with three legs, with body and face
of a lion and a tail. It
has four human arms, the right upper hand holds axe, noose is held in
the lower right hand, the deer in the upper left hand and fire in the
lower left hand.
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| The magnificent colorful Vimanam |
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| Amazing Chola architecture |
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| It was a bright and sunny day - The Vimanam was bright and captivating ! |
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| A huge niche image of Lingodbhavar - above and below |
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| This is one of the largest Lingodbhavar images I have seen |
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| Beautiful sculptures in stone |
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| Sarabeswarar - Bas relief on ceiling |
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| The tank into which the abhishekam water collects |
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| We are happy to be here |
Indeed magnificent color and amazing architecture. It is so difficult to imagine such sights exist.
ReplyDeleteWow.. Beautiful..!
ReplyDeletei am glad you have people in the photos, it shows just how massive the buildings are.. and all that beautiful detail up close....
ReplyDeleteI'm in awe, both of the temple and its surroundings as well as of your photography! What a pleasure it was to look over this post. That temple is simply magnificent with all the fantastic architectural details and the beautiful colors. It's an amazing space. And I appreciate the explanation of the mythology that it represents.
ReplyDeletebeautiful colors, ram!
ReplyDeleteI love this temple. It looks well maintained and very neat so the colors are on highlight to the viewers. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful buildings, splendid sculptures, amazing colours.......a visual treat!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the beauty Ram.
Ruby
Nice pictures! Felt like seeing Brihadeeshwarar temple! Our South Indian temples are always great!
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I am hearing about this temple. Will include this in our next trip to Kumbakonam temples!
Beautiful temple photography...
ReplyDeletethanks sir
Wonderful pictures and great architecture..Thanks for the post :-)
ReplyDeleteNice to know about this wonderful temple. Lovely captures of the architecture. Is this also a part of the Great living chola temples?
ReplyDeleteamazing, intritricate architectures to enjoy
ReplyDeleteI've really enjoyed looking at all four temples Ram, unbelievably beautiful.. As were your family photos, so nice to see :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing detail and beautiful temples! The colors are lovely on the Vimanam! The last of the pretty ladies is wonderful! Have a great day and week ahead!
ReplyDeletemajestic architectural photos, fabulous temples, rami.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing place!!! Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteRemarkable buildings - and so colourful.
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
The Kampahareswarar Temple is stunning!
ReplyDeleteLove the happy photo!
A very beautiful and charming in colors! The temple resembles the big temple in various aspects… Superb captures
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