Thousand Pillar Temple, Hanamakonda, Warangal- Andhra Pradesh
What can one say
about the Kakatiyas
Without
mentioning art, music, and architecture
The Veyi
Stambala Gudi is yet another example
Of the marvelous
architecture of the glorious times
Source: Sanskriti Magazine- Pinterest
Built by the great King Rudra Deva in 1163 AD
The Chalukya-style aalayam boasts
Of a star-shaped design supported by thousand pillars
All with rich and intricate carvings,
Competing with each other to flaunt their beauty
The huge
monolithic black basalt Nandi stands guard
As Prabhu
Vishnu, Bhagwan Shiva, and Surya Deva
Reside in the
inner sanctum, surrounded by mesmerizing pillars
Note:
Veyi Stambala Gudi- Thousand Pillar Temple
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Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebidu- Karnataka
In the Old Town,
Halebidu, sometime in the 12th century
Rose a mandir
deriving its name
From the king Vishnuvardhana Hoysalaswara
A world heritage
site now
It was called
Dwarasamudra,
The capital of
the Hoysala kingdom
A testimony to
its glory
Until the Delhi
army of the invaders
Looted and
plundered the aalyam in the 14th century
Leaving it in ruins
The mandir,
built with funds from the public,
Has exquisite
carvings in the form of thousand figures
All depicting the epics, Ramayana and Mahabaratha
The dancing
Ganesha at the entrance
And the 240
images in the aalayam
Have intricate
carvings like no other
Creating a record for the world to see
How can we not
mention the Garuda Sthamba
A rare pillar
built in those times
To pay homage to
the bodyguards
Who sacrificed
their lives
Upon the death
of their masters
The name Kuruva
Lakshma is alive even today
With his story
depicted on the pillar
For the future generations to learn
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Source:
https://warangaltourism.in/thousand-1000-pillar-temple-warangal-hanamkonda
https://www.karnataka.com/halebidu/hoysaleswara-temple/
https://www.livehistoryindia.com/photo-essays/2017/05/26/hoysaleswara-temple-halebidu
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beautiful.. I have been to Halebidu but not hanamakonda. Making note for future travels. It looks like a stunning piece of architecture.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Neha. It sure is. The temple is one of the must-visit places in Telangana. :)
DeleteThe thousand pillar temple reminds me of Modhera Temple in Gujarat--especially its stepwell.
ReplyDeleteLuckily, I've been to Halebidu and loved it.
How lovely! True about the Modhera temple. I saw the pictures on Twitter. :)
DeleteSuch amazing architecture- these temples are a treasure!
ReplyDeleteI was at Hyderabad for 2 years and could not visit the 100 pillars temple. Your research and efforts are evident. Beautifully placed and crafted. :-D Enjoyed pictures and the poems.
ReplyDeleteThank you, PH.
DeleteTell you what, I've been in Hyd all my life and am yet to visit the temple. :(
You must sometimes. :-D And look at the architectures! Wow!
DeleteI will definitely! This is the kind of architecture one should touch and experience.
DeleteOh, I love the star-shaped temple! Very beautiful and original shape. Beautiful architecture!
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DeleteWhat a beautiful choice for H! The architecture is so beautiful!
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Thank you so much! Yes, the architecture is mesmerizing. :)
DeleteSuch beautiful carvings... They look so mesmerizing.Are they in ruins now after the destruction as you mentioned?
ReplyDeleteThankfully, they are not entirely in ruins. I still wish the thousand pillar temple was better. I think the Halebidu temple is in a better condition.
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