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#worldheritage ๐Š๐š๐ค๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ฒ๐š ๐‘๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ก๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐š (๐‘๐š๐ฆ๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐š) ๐“๐ž๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž ๐ข๐ง ๐“๐ž๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ ๐š๐ง๐š is a Shiva temple built during Kakatiyan period under Rudradeva & Recharla Rudra. The Temple is a masterpiece of creative effort in field of construction & geo-technology.
#RamappaTemple is an outstanding example of temple architecture evolution illustrating a phase of development in science, technology & art of temple building & construction in Deccan India. The Temple is a lone testimony to highest level of artistic & engineering talents.
Construction of the sandstone #RamappaTemple began in 1213 CE & continued for over 40 years. The building features decorated beams & pillars of carved granite & dolerite. The templeโ€™s sculptures of high artistic quality illustrate regional dance customs of Kakatiyan culture.
Located at the foothills of a forested area amidst agricultural fields, the choice of setting for the edifice followed ideology & practice that temples are to be constructed to form an integral part of a natural setting including hills, forests, streams, lakes & catchment areas.
#WorldHeritage Rudreshwara Temple (Ramappa Temple), Palampet, Telangana.
Some Then and Now pictures.

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#WorldHeritageWeek #KnowYourHeritage #EkBharatShresthaBharat
#WorldHeritage Rudreshwara Temple (Ramappa Temple), Palampet, Telangana.
Some Then and Now pictures.

#worldheritageweekcelebrations #worldheritagesites
#WorldHeritageWeek #KnowYourHeritage #EkBharatShresthaBharat

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Apr 6
On this auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, the Archaeological Survey of India extends heartfelt greetings to all.

Prabhu Ram, the 7th incarnation of Vishnu has been one of the most inspiring figures through the ages.

Notably, the story of Lord Rama's righteousness, courage and sacrifice from age old text of Ramayana are etched on the walls of temples all across our nation and beyond for more than last 1500 years.

Today, we bring some of the masterpieces showcasing various episodes from Ramayana beautifully depicted signifying that the tale has been popular transcending the time and space.

As we celebrate the birth of Lord Ram, let us honor and preserve the rich cultural heritage associated with his legacy. May this festival inspire us to continue cherishing and protecting our nation's invaluable heritage.

Pic. 1 - Dashavatar temple at Lalitpur (UP) is famous for some of the earliest and most vivid depictions from the life of Ram. In this image, Ram is liberating Ahalya while travelling to Mithila along with Lakshman and sage Vishvamitra (5th cen. CE)Image
Pic. 2 - One of the most remarkable images of Lord Ram holding bow-arrow, sword and shield is from the Dashavatar panel on the walls of Rani Ki Vav, Patan (Gujarat) 11th cen. CE Image
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Mar 31
While wishing a very mubaraq Eid-ul-Fitr to one and all after the 30 days long fasting in the holy month of Ramadan, the Archaeological Survey of India takes you to a journey through some of its beautiful monuments, across the country, carrying in them the emotions, merriments, joys and festivities of the bygone Eids, those which must have been celebrated with equal enthusiasm and gaeity, as now.Image
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