Khajuraho temples, India # 3 by suresh_krishna
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Description
The architectural splendour of the temples built by the dynasty of Chandela kings (9th - 12th century) in central India, is world renowned. Of the 85 temples built over 200 years, only 20 survive in good condition. The temples are richly embellished with sculptures. These temples are considered a 'World Heritage Site' by UNESCO.
Top Picture:
An apsara (a celestial nymph) on the outside wall of the Parasvanath temple ( 10th century).
Here is a much photographed sculpture of a graceful dancer bending down to tie her ankle bells. People often pose a question whether women in those days were really so scantily dressed. No, they were, in fact, quite modestly dressed. The sculptors of that age, however, wanted to emphasize the sensuality of the human form. I guess it was a matter of artistic licence. They endowed their women with ample bosoms and slender waists.
Bottom Picture:
Removing a thorn (10th century), Khajuraho.
An outstanding sculpture of a woman removing a thorn. Her leg is supported by an attendant. Noteworthy is the handbag slung over her shoulder and that of the attendant.
I want to thank all of you who have veiwed and left comments. I appreciate your effort.
~Suresh~
Comments (26)
miladyblu
Hi!Also today another superb capture!!I love very much these precious rich sculptures of really wonderful details! Great colors and tones!Splendid light! Thanks my dearest friend Suresh to give me the occasion of to admire a masterpiece large and fantastic things!Really well done!V!I wish you a wonderful sunday!A big hug!
ana-maria
What beautiful statues you've captured here. Love the colors and details. Excellent work, looks very impressive!!!
oscilis
Super presentation and descriptions.
tmathise
Magnificent photography! Thank you.
Richardphotos
your captures are of professional quality and I love your narrative
redchilicat
I really like this series. Fascinating history! Fantastic captures! :-)
Zacko
Beautiful captures, especially that top one. Why is it that you never see such detailed sculptures being made today? Probably lack of time and patience. Thanks for sharing. #:O)
Mondwin
Fabulous Apsara!!!!!Superb and very mystic shot!!bravo!V:DDD.Hugs Whylma.
DELMUR
these sculptures are wonders and jewel in french the stone carve is a technic called " ronde bosse"!A lot of stone to get the relief!
Undertaker
Great, old art.
kansas
Magnificent art. Truly amazing sculptured images. Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful photos with us. I appreciate the added information.
pimbotin
How I wish I can see all this with my eyes, one of these days!!!
Valentin
Very impressive shots of the marvelous sculptures!! The lighting and details are great!!
Cosme..D..Churruca
This series is outstanding and exciting... a real art lesson. Love it !
cynlee
fascinating detail.. well shot! ty ;]
weesel
Excellent images and narrative. I really think these are fascinating. Hope you have more to share.
dragonfly2000
Such work was as much a 'gift' to the gods as a point in worship, like the windows in a medieval church. It not time and patience but a different system of understanding, art in the service of the sacred, not commerce. Beautifully done.
jcv2
Special art that seems to become more vivid by your explanations! Gorgeous work, Suresh! :)
zoren
nice detail sculptures from the temple... nice photographic results.
Synapse
Sculptural work such as this always blows me away. And you've captured it so well here :-)
silverhalide
I'm glad you explained the poses, my imagination was running wild with this post! (lol)
DJB
I like the fact you have a commentary on thse also. Nice work. It shows that many of us here would do well for magazines and books.
sossy
outstanding and impressive detailed sculpture! ;o)
TwoPynts
It is amazing the ammount of craftsmanship that went into these, and the sheer ammount of work too. Beautiful details.
soulofharmony
so much magical wealth in the hidden treasures of cultural myths , traditions and religious.. the root of who we are as people.. the sculptures within them self as masterpieces of art...and captured so beautifully by your eye and craftmanship as a p'grapher... beautiful work.. knew little of chandela King.. but will look him up..thank you for sharing and thank you for your lovely comment on my poem !!!! :)..:))
marybelgium
beautiful details !