Khajuraho temples, India # 5 by suresh_krishna

Photography • Historical • posted on Dec 08, 2005

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Top Picture: Shiva and his consort Parvathi in Khajuraho temple It is variously described that, in this image, Parvathi asks her husband 'Who am I ?' Shiva then explains to her the whole process of evolution, creation, preservation and destruction. In Hindu mythology Parvathi represents Shakthi or Energy and Shiva represents Consciousness. The fusion or union results in creation. Bottom Picture: Vishwanath temple, 11th century, Khajuraho This temple of Shiva was built in early 11th century. Opposite to the temple, there is a pavillion housing Nandi, the bull, the vehicle of Shiva. After the 13th century, when the rule of the Chandela kings had come to an end, Khajuraho was abandoned for unknown reasons and slipped into oblivion. Since it was located in the middle of nowhere, it had no strategic importance to the invading muslim rulers. It was accidentally discovered in the 19th century and really came into prominence only in the last fifty years, thanks to the untiring work of Archeological Department of India.

Comments (22)

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oscilis

7:38AM | Thu, 08 December 2005

Someday I will go there and see all this. Fantastic carvings and architecture. Have to win the lottery first!

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TwoPynts

8:21AM | Thu, 08 December 2005

More gorgeous shots. The top has such good detail, and the bottom is almost cinematic! Thanks for the historical data too. :)

dragonfly2000

8:59AM | Thu, 08 December 2005

The Archaeology Dept. of India, man what fun that'd be! Fer'sur on the bottom, it's so surreal to this pair of eyes as to be like a glass matte painting for some new epic. Great work.

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redchilicat

9:03AM | Thu, 08 December 2005

Both are excellent but I really love the bottom shot. That architecture is very unusual.

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zoren

9:58AM | Thu, 08 December 2005

you are getting some nice light on these temple details.....nice.

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SNAKEY

11:46AM | Thu, 08 December 2005

Suresh my friend, I want to share something with you. The top image.....Shiva and parvathi..... reminds me of a pic I captured at Baijnath Temple in Himachal Pradesh. Even the Temple Architecture is so similar to it. They belong to the same period u think?? I will do some R&D on it and post something tommorow. Since it was situated on a hill top, I couldn't capture the temple like the one you did in the bottom pic. However, I made sure to capture the images from the Temple Walls. This one is brilliant, Keep it up. Interesting series.:O))

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Richardphotos

12:50PM | Thu, 08 December 2005

such beautiful architecture and fine statues. a real treat to view and enjoy

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DELMUR

1:14PM | Thu, 08 December 2005

wonderfull pics again!

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sossy

2:35PM | Thu, 08 December 2005

fantastic light and shadow on the relief sculptures showing life! the building looks breathtaking and unique! so many details and artwork on it! ;o)

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rayburg

4:00PM | Thu, 08 December 2005

Truly amazing that something that old can still look so good. Beautiful capture and presentation.

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kimariehere

5:13PM | Thu, 08 December 2005

what amazing historical view of this antient temple ..incredible shot i really enjoyed seeing them!!!

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jcv2

5:13PM | Thu, 08 December 2005

Incredible artwork, so long ago, so huge, and so detailed! Excellent work, Suresh! :)

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miladyblu

5:19PM | Thu, 08 December 2005

Hello!Excuse me dear Suresh if I arrive from you in delay! Also these your shots are really charming and very interesting is from the point of architectural and artistic visa and is from the point of cultural and philosophical visa!Thanks for your very interesting and detailed explanations!! You captured with large mastery this precious and wonderful temple and all of the amazing and very interesting details!Thank you for sharing this big masterpieces my dearest friend Suresh!V!I wish you a happy day!A big hug!

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