#temple mural

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Shiva Nataraja - Uchi Pilayaar Kovil, The Rock Fort Temple, Tiruchirappalli (via Instagram: Meena Bajpai @ms_yatra)

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By The Way,

The diamond she’s holding up is her shield, as its gem is the first thing that appears when Rose summons it.  If ppl are still trying to figure this out. 

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Sri Gangadeeshwar Temple, Purasawalkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Matharasi Balakrishnan wrote : 🌸ஸ்ரீ கங்கதீஸ்வரர் கோவில்🌸

Bhagiratha was a forefather to Lord Rama, installed his 1008th Shiva Linga here.

The inner walls are also decorated with sculptures depicting scenes from Sivapuranam and Thiruvilayadal. The walls have paintings depicting the stories of Lord Shiva. These are not old paintings. They are very recent time additions. A new attraction is the giant idol of Lord Shiva along with Shiva Linga and Bhagiratha.

(via Instagram: Matharasi Balakrishnan)

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Simhamukha and Palden Lhamo on the walls of a Ladakhi gompa (via Twitter: P Messner @Reiseyatra)

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Dashavatara Mural Sri Kaliyuga Venkatesa Perumal Aalayam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

Matharasi Balakrishnan wrote : The word Dashavatara derives from daśa, meaning 'ten', and avatar (avatāra), roughly equivalent to 'incarnation'. Most draw from the following set of figures, in this order: Matsya; Kurma; Varaha; Narasimha; Vamana; Parashurama; Rama; Krishna or Balarama; Buddha or Krishna; and Kalki.

In traditions that omit Krishna, he often replaces Vishnu as the source of all avatars. Some traditions include a regional deity such as Vithoba or Jagannath in penultimate position, replacing Krishna or Buddha. All avatars have appeared except Kalki, who will appear at the end of the Kali Yuga.

The order of the ancient concept of Dashavataras has been interpreted to be reflective of modern Darwinian evolution.

(via Instagram: Matharasi Balakrishnan)

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Chitra Sabai Sivan Temple The Hall of Painting

Karthik Thirumalai wrote : Chitra Sabai Sivan Temple or the Hall of Painting is located at a walkable distance from the main falls of Coutrallam in Tenkasi District. The place is a treasure trove of beautiful mural art and hence the name Chitra Sabhai. It is one of the five locations where Lord Shiva is said to have performed his Cosmic Dance.

(via Instagram: Karthik Thirumalai @karthik_toxic)

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SICIS Creates Elaborate Mosaics Sri Mariamman Temple in Bangkok

Mosaic tile specialist SICIS is creating highly complex mosaic artworks to replace faded paintings in Thailand's oldest Hindu shrine.

The Sri Mariamman Temple was built in 1879 by Vaithi Padayatchi

(via www.dezeen.com)

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Shiva and Kali Temple Mural Madhyameshwar Mahadev Mandir at Morgaon, Maharashtra Photographer: Kevin Standage (via Kevin Standage - An Indian travel photography blog)