Wonderful Indian Architecture

in #history • 7 years ago

Old photograph of large monolithic Nandi, Chamundi hills, Mysore(Karnataka)

This is a granite monolithic sculpture about 16 feet in height and 24 feet long, this Nandi atop the Chamundi Hills is the third largest in India. The creation of this colossal image is attributed to Dodda Devaraja Wodeyar (1659–1673) on of the illustrious Maharajas of Mysore. The nandi wears a Ghantala mala, a bell chain, earrings and other jewellery.

Chandrapur Fort (formerly Chanda Fort) Maharashtra.
It was built by Gond King Khandkya Ballal Sah in 13th century.

Diskit Monastery also known as #DeskitGompa or Diskit Gompa is the oldest and largest Buddhist monastery (gompa) in the Nubra Valley of #Ladakh, northern India.
It belongs to the Gelugpa (Yellow Hat) sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It was founded by Changzem Tserab Zangpo, a disciple of Tsong Khapa, founder of Gelugpa, in the 14th century.

Snake Sculpture at Chitradurga Fort Entrance, Karnataka
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