Tag: largest nandi bull

• Belur and Halebidu: The antic temples of Hoysala empire

  

  I had a believe that the carvings and sculptures of the Sun temple at Konark, Odisha is the zenith of a sculptor’s expertise. But now, after visiting Halebidu and Belur, I am certain to have discovered a higher summit. Although it hits my pride of being an Odia, I must accept that the sculptors of Hoysala empire were more…

  Sangram Keshari Rout

  December 7, 2015

  Historical, India, karnataka

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• Lepakshi: A Legacy of Vijayanagara Art

  

  Lepakshi is a quaint little place about 120 km from Bangalore in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh. According to the legends the mythical bird Jatayu fought with Ravana while he was abducting Sita and died here just after informing Lord Ram about the incident. The word ” Le Pakshi” means “Rise bird” in Telugu which Sri…

  Sangram Keshari Rout

  October 29, 2015

  Andhra Pradesh, Historical, India

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