The 700+ year old Aghoreshwara temple in Ikkeri, Karnataka is a brilliant piece of architecture. We went after sunset, but still could capture the beauty & witness evening aarti.
There is a massive Nandi, a beautiful Ganapati and the garba griha with a Linga & 32 seated Durgas!
There is a massive Nandi, a beautiful Ganapati and the garba griha with a Linga & 32 seated Durgas!
The sculpture in Aghoreshwara temple is spectacular. Right from Garba griha to smaller murtis and even to the extent of hair lines/beads over a Devis head, the carving is so beautiful, that you will wonder how they did it in stone centuries ago!
World class art!
#IncredibleIndia
World class art!
#IncredibleIndia
Centuries ago, the main deity here was a massive Aghoreshwara, an avatar of Shiva with 32 arms.
Today only a Linga.
I asked the locals.. what happened?
They told me to walk towards the lawn.
I was so sad to see the remains there.. You can guess what happened in 17th century 😔
Today only a Linga.
I asked the locals.. what happened?
They told me to walk towards the lawn.
I was so sad to see the remains there.. You can guess what happened in 17th century 😔
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