Woodcraft @ Changu Narayan
In the temple yard of Changu Narayan I was impressed by the richness in the art of woodcarvings the temples all over Nepal bare. It's so voluminous, so rich of color and craft, even so extreme that sexual education was explained to the Nepali thru 500year woodcarved Kamasutra-positions (since there where no books in previous times) - unfortunately not exposible on Flickr. As father of a woodsculptor (Simon) my heart was bleeding...
The ancient temple of Changu Narayana is located on a high hilltop about 8 miles east of Kathmandu and a few miles north of Bhaktapur. The Manahara River flows beside the hill. This shrine is dedicated to Lord Visnu and held in especial reverence by the Hindu people. This temple is considered as the oldest temple in Nepal.The temple is full of magnificent art works in metal and wood. In fact, it is one of the finest examples of Nepalese architecture. The first epigraphic evidence of Nepalese history found in the temple premises during the reign of the Licchavi King Mandeva dating back to 464 A.D. shows that Changu had already been established as a sacred site in the 3rd century A.D. The present structure was probably constructed in the 17th century, through older elements have been incorporated during the restorations. The pagoda style temple has several masterpieces of 5th and 12th century Nepalese art. Wikipedia
Woodcraft @ Changu Narayan
In the temple yard of Changu Narayan I was impressed by the richness in the art of woodcarvings the temples all over Nepal bare. It's so voluminous, so rich of color and craft, even so extreme that sexual education was explained to the Nepali thru 500year woodcarved Kamasutra-positions (since there where no books in previous times) - unfortunately not exposible on Flickr. As father of a woodsculptor (Simon) my heart was bleeding...
The ancient temple of Changu Narayana is located on a high hilltop about 8 miles east of Kathmandu and a few miles north of Bhaktapur. The Manahara River flows beside the hill. This shrine is dedicated to Lord Visnu and held in especial reverence by the Hindu people. This temple is considered as the oldest temple in Nepal.The temple is full of magnificent art works in metal and wood. In fact, it is one of the finest examples of Nepalese architecture. The first epigraphic evidence of Nepalese history found in the temple premises during the reign of the Licchavi King Mandeva dating back to 464 A.D. shows that Changu had already been established as a sacred site in the 3rd century A.D. The present structure was probably constructed in the 17th century, through older elements have been incorporated during the restorations. The pagoda style temple has several masterpieces of 5th and 12th century Nepalese art. Wikipedia