An unexpected find. A magnificent carved column embedded into the mandapa wall of the Ramachandra Temple, 12th century CE, Rajim, Gariaband district, #Chhattisgarh See this 'Varah' from Rajeev Lochan temple Rajim Chhattisgarh. Varah holding Dharti Mata and resting on shoulders of Lord Vishnu while Lord Vishnu himself resting on Shesh Naga. . . Exploring with: Arjun Kumar . . #cfor36garh #gariyaband #gariyaband_district #varah #lordvishnu #rajim #sheshnag #craved #ancientarchitecture #ancienttemple #belief #stoneart #templephotography #templesofindia #temple #chhattisgarhtourism @nilesh_ias @tamradhwajsahu0 @incredibleindia @tourismgoi (at Rajim, Chhattīsgarh, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CL0_ELsr1hC/?igshid=1ig0lc6d2oz41











