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SCULPTURAL FEAST AT ANNAMALAIYAR TEMPLE
Art is a way of expression, a sort of channel for an artist to express what is perceived within. Artists take inspiration for their creations from Nature, surroundings and existing art forms. 490 more words
New Year's Day 2017
It was New Year’s day 2017. We had planned to meet our friends for lunch at Odaiba. We started early to visit a temple at Tsukiji. 210 more words
The first view of the Kolvi Caves as one climbs up the hillock and nears the top.
The view that greets you when you have made it up to the top. I was surprised to see these cement benches placed at regular intervals.
A relief in a seated posture, and a rather unusual one too, for the hands are on the knees (cupping the knees) rather than in a dhyana mudra or meditative pose I have usually seen. No features are visible.
See how the various caves are arranged. While most caves are single storied, a couple of them are double storied.
A double storied rock-cut cave. All the caves are quite helpfully numbered with white paint.
A stupa like structure is clearly visible.
A closer look at the stupa, which now looks more like a votive shrine.
The ‘stupa’ is carved from one side with a central, seated figure inside and some barely visible standing figures framing it.
This rock-cut cave has an octagonal base topped by a hemispherical roof
The ASI has carried out some repairs as is evident from the brick column seen on the left in the photo. Also, don’t miss the miniature votive shrine in the centre
The Buddhist caves at Kolvi
It is a little after 10 am on a November morning in 2016 when we arrive at the base of the hillock that houses the… 1,818 more words
A Colossal Palace-Amer Fort
On my first visit to Jaipur I visited Amer Fort, located about 7 miles outside Jaipur city in the little town of Amer, once known as the capital city of Rajasthan. 373 more words
