Tag: “Ancient”

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  1. Wonder in Stone

    Belur used to be the early capital of the glorious Hoysala Empire.
    The Channakesava Temple in Belur is regarded as one of the most magnificent pieces of Hoysala Architecture. It is estimated that it took over a 100 years to build this temple complex.It was finally completed in 1116 AD.

  2. The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

    Thinking of the Middle East, usually Israel, Iraq, Lebanon, or Iran come to mind. Yet quietly sitting between them lies the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

  3. Herculaneum

  4. Old Rhodes

  5. Acropolis

  6. The ancient Duomo

    A retro-ish postcard-like view of the Duomo in Firenze.

    The sky here is so peculiar, the light is like no other light you've ever seen.

  7. Belur

    The Channakesava Temple at Belur is regarded as one of the most magnificent pieces of Hoysala Architecture. It is estimated that it took over a 100 years to build this temple complex.It was finally completed in 1116 AD.

  8. Agora of Athens

  9. Silent Prayers

    Boy praying to Garuda- The Vehicle of Lord Vishnu

    In Hindu mythology, a Garuda is a mythical bird like creature usually the mount (vahanam) of Vishnu. Garuda is depicted as having a golden body, white face, red wings, and an eagle's beak and wings but a man's body.

  10. Gopuram of Channakesava Temple

    The Channakesava Temple, Belur is regarded as one of the most magnificent pieces of Hoysala Architecture. Belur used to be the ancient capital of the great Hoysala Empire.It is estimated that it took over a 100 years to build this temple complex.It was finally completed in 1116 AD.
    The temple walls contain intricate sculptures of wars, great epics and the sagas of glorious kings.