Sringeri
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ocated on the banks of Tunga River, Sringeri is the place where Adi Shankara eastablished the first maṭha in 8th century CE. The ob-round shaped Vidyashankara temple (1342 AD) is a visually thrilling architectural design.
Vidyashankara temple at Sringeri
Vidyashankara temple at Sringeri
The fluted walls of the Dasavatara theme on the outer walls of Vidyashankara temple at Sringeri
The fluted walls of the Dasavatara theme on the outer walls of Vidyashankara temple at Sringeri
Dasavatara theme on the walls of the Dasavatara theme on the outer walls of Vidyashankara temple at Sringeri
Dasavatara theme on the walls of the Dasavatara theme on the outer walls of Vidyashankara temple at Sringeri
Bull at Sringeri temple. They are treated with a lot of reverence by the devotees
Bull at Sringeri temple. . They are treated with a lot of reverence by the devotees
Mythical themes on the outer walls of Vidyashankara temple at Sringeri
Mythical themes on the outer walls of Vidyashankara temple at Sringeri
Sringeri town
Sringeri town
Vidyashankara temple at Sringeri
The fluted walls of the Dasavatara theme on the outer walls of Vidyashankara temple at Sringeri
Dasavatara theme on the walls of the Dasavatara theme on the outer walls of Vidyashankara temple at Sringeri
Bull at Sringeri temple. They are treated with a lot of reverence by the devotees
Bull at Sringeri
Bull at Sringeri temple. . They are treated with a lot of reverence by the devotees
Mythical themes on the outer walls of Vidyashankara temple at Sringeri
Sringeri town
Soapstone sculptures
The beauty of the Hoysala templs , particularly its intricate carvings owes a lot to one material - Soapstone. Unlike granite, sandstone and marble used in the construction of most of India's ancient monuments, soapstone is softer with some peculiar properties that set it apar from the former materials. To give you an idea , the softer version of the soapstone can be carved even with your finger nail.