Breaking News
Rameshvara Temple – Temple of Mausi-Ma of Lingaraja
Siddhesvara Temple – Grove of the Siddhas
Koti-Tirtheswara Temple Group
Brahmeswara Temple – Start of Devadasi Tradition
Skip to content
  • Home
  • About
  • Links

Indian History and Architecture

Navigating Indian History through its Architecture

  • Home
  • About
  • Links
  • Home
  • Saurabh Saxena
  • Page 3

Author: Saurabh Saxena

Udayagiri Complex – Cave 1: Rani-Gumpha

April 29, 2018November 1, 2018 Saurabh SaxenaBetween 1 and 500 CE, Odisha

Cave 1: Rani-gumpha This is the largest and the finest cave in the complex. Facing west and built in two storeys, around three sides of a quadrangle, it is lavishly decorated with sculptures, friezes and motifs. The pillared hall of…

Leave a comment

Markandesvara Temple

April 8, 2018November 1, 2018 Saurabh SaxenaBetween 1 and 500 CE, Odisha

Markandesvara Temple is one of the earliest temples of Bhauma-Kara period. A main feature observed in the temples of this period is their jagamohana was designed coevally with deul which is evident from the joining between the two. This joining…

Leave a comment

Early Bhauma-Kara Period Temples

March 24, 2018December 2, 2018 Saurabh SaxenaBetween 501 to 1000 CE, Odisha

The temples described and illustrated in this article are dated in the late Shailodbhava or early Bhauma-Kara period, corresponding to late seventh century CE and early eighth century CE. This period of Odisha history is very obscure as it is…

Leave a comment

Parasuramesvara Temple – A Gem of Odishan Architecture

March 10, 2018December 2, 2018 Saurabh SaxenaBetween 501 to 1000 CE, Odisha

Parasuramesvara Temple is the most distinguished temple among the early monuments of Odisha. It has survived in its full glory and is consisted of a deul (vimana) and jagamohana (mandapa). The temple was thoroughly repaired by PWD in 19031. The…

Leave a comment

Svarna-Jaleswara Temple

February 24, 2018December 2, 2018 Saurabh SaxenaBetween 501 to 1000 CE, Odisha

Svarna-Jaleswar temple is one among the earliest temples of Orissa. The temple was in complete dilapidated state and restored by the Department of Archaeology1. Where all other early temples, the Shatrughneswara group & Parasurameswara temple, face west, Svarna Jaleswara faces…

Leave a comment

Shatrughneswara Group of Temples

February 10, 2018December 2, 2018 Saurabh SaxenaBetween 501 to 1000 CE, Odisha

This group represents the earliest extant temples in Bhubaneswar. The antiquity of the area is also attested by a bell-capital assignable to the Maurya period. As the oldest site in the town, its sanctity is still celebrated, and lord Lingaraja…

Leave a comment

Nagamangala – With Serpent’s Blessings

September 2, 2017September 2, 2017 Saurabh SaxenaBetween 1001 and 1500 CE, Hoysalas, Karnataka

Introduction – Nagamangala is situated in Mandya district of Karnataka. Its earlier name was Phani-pura (city of snakes) which later got changed to Nagamangala, blessed with serpents1. However, in the inscriptions, the place is referred as Vira-Ballala-chaturvedi-bhattaratnakara, the name adopted…

1 Comment

Kambadahalli – The Pillar, the Namesake

June 26, 2017June 27, 2017 Saurabh SaxenaBetween 501 to 1000 CE, Gangas, Karnataka

Introduction – Kambadahalli is a village situated in Mandya district of Karnataka. It is a medium size village with population of around 900 as per the 2011 census. The village was named after the famous Mana-stambha pillar standing near its…

2 Comments

Padhavali – Where Gods Come to Play

June 12, 2017June 12, 2017 Saurabh SaxenaBetween 1001 and 1500 CE, Kachchhapaghata, Madhya Pradesh

Introduction – This otherwise nondescript village is famous for its only surviving architectural marvel, a Shiva temple fortified inside a fortress, locally known as Garhi. The old name of the village seems to be Dharon1. As per a legend, it…

1 Comment

Sihoniya – A Jewel of Chambal Valley

January 17, 2017January 21, 2017 Saurabh SaxenaBetween 1001 and 1500 CE, Kachchhapaghata, Madhya Pradesh

Sihoniya – A Jewel of Chambal Valley  Sihoniya is a small village in Morena district of Madhya Pradesh. This otherwise non-descript village is famous for its Jain temple and Kakanmath temple, the latter is a protected monument under ASI (Archaeological…

1 Comment

Posts navigation

Previous 1 2 3 4 … 31 Next

Subscribe to receive email

Enter your email address:

Seach Puratattva

Categories

  • History (73)
    • The Guptas (1)
    • The Mauryas (1)
    • The Pallavas (3)
    • The Panduvamshis (2)
      • Kosala (1)
      • Mekala (1)
    • The Sarabhapuriyas (1)
    • The Somavamshis (1)
  • Maps (1)
  • After 1500 CE (3)
  • Before Christian Era (3)
  • Between 1 and 500 CE (22)
  • Between 1001 and 1500 CE (61)
  • Between 501 to 1000 CE (72)
  • Andhra Pradesh (1)
  • Chattisgarh (9)
  • Karnataka (41)
  • Madhya Pradesh (38)
  • Maharashtra (5)
  • Odisha (20)
  • Tamilnadu (32)
  • Uttar Pradesh (5)
  • Chandellas (2)
  • Cholas (9)
  • Gangas (2)
  • Guptas (12)
  • Hoysalas (11)
  • Kachchhapaghata (7)
  • Kadambas (2)
  • Kalchuris (11)
  • Mauryas (2)
  • Mughals (1)
  • Pallavas (22)
  • Panduvamshis (2)
  • Pandyas (4)
  • Paramaras (4)
  • Pratiharas (10)
  • Rashtrakuta (2)
  • Sarabhapuriyas (4)
  • Satvahanas (2)
  • Suenas (2)
  • Vijayanagara (4)
  • Western Chalukyas (23)
  • Dynasty (121)
  • States (151)
  • Time Period (150)
  • World Heritage Sites (5)

Popular Posts

  • Lepakshi – The Town... 43,938 views
  • Kudumiyanmalai – Th... 39,252 views
  • Bhedaghat – The Sec... 36,591 views
  • Sanchi – Buddham Dh... 31,972 views
  • The Pallavas – Part... 31,176 views
  • Pallava Cave Temples of T... 30,527 views
  • Kanheri Cave Complex 29,667 views
  • Kanheri Cave Complex 26,301 views
  • Bandalike – A Celeb... 24,363 views
  • Bhitargaon – The Gl... 23,950 views

Translate

©Indian History and Architecture, 2006-2018. Site Admin: Thirumalai Veerasamy
Powered by WordPress | Drizzle Mag by WPDrizzle