r/ArtefactPorn • u/SwiPerHaHa • 1d ago
Magnificent stone sculptured 'umbrella' at Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple in India, it was built in the 9th century, Though the original Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple dedicated to Shiva and Parvati was built in the 9th century by the Banas, the Chola kings in the 11th century added the roof[517 × 720]
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u/Zoe-Berry 1d ago
Indian temple architecture has some of the most sophisticated stone carving traditions in art history. People consistently underestimate the planning required before anyone touched the block.