Gadag-A district endowed with many unique temples and architecture which I learn is called the Gadag architecture or the western chalukyan architecture. I visited quite a few in this district and many more on the anvil.
The first and the most beautiful are the monuments in Lakkundi. Situated about 12 kms from Gadag, a small town, boasts of many temples-more than 50, only a few have been restored by the ASI and they are truly master pieces. A museum maintained by ASI houses many sculptures picked up in the vicinity of the town.
The Brama Jinalya
This headless image of a Thirthankara stands etched in time
The Kasi Vishweshwara temple -Probably unique clubbed to it is the Surya Temple. Richly decorated with tales form Mahabharata. Notice the architecture-Unlike the sand stones of Badami, Aihole , probably is the locally available stone and inspired by the north Indian architecture perfected by the earlier Chalukaians.
Classic view of the Surya temple from both sides
The beautiful pillared Nanneshwara Temple seen across the road
This is a beautifully tank Bhavi-never seen a tank this beautiful laid out in the precints of the mannikeshwara temple.
A delight to sit on the steps and marvel the skills of the artisans
10 comments:
Smashing year-end post with amazing pics...
Wow , wonderful this place is full of architectural marvel .
Yes, a great place!
You got great captures.
Very beautiful pictures with marvellous architecture. I feel like visiting the place.
Your gorgeous photos tell me how much I have to see in India.
I am going to visit a lot of temples here in Cambodia. Some are visited in other cities but I am yet to start here.
Hello, R Sudhir Kumar.
Your excellent shot enhances charm still more.
It is very sweet scene.
I thank for your kindness.
I wish You all the best. ruma ❃
beautiful temple
Lakkundi temples are simply superb and beautifully captured. The temple tank is of a distincy style. I loved it. Thanks.
very good photos
Marvelous...
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