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Manmade Landscape destruction due to granite stone quarrying at Avalgurki, Chickkaballapur, Karnataka.
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The 107-year-old building of Doddajal Railway Station renovated recently. Doddajala was the first railway station to be built along the Bengaluru-Chikkaballapur Light Railway Line, under the erstwhile Mysore government, in the early 1900s.
Adiyogi Shiva Statue (112 feet) was unveiled on 15th January 2023 in Chikkaballapur, Karnataka, India.
"The Adiyogi statue has been built at Isha Foundation premises at Nandi Hills in Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka State in India. The Ashram has been set up to promote Indian art, culture and spiritual traditions. Cultural programmes including Bharathanatyam by Radhe Jaggi,"
Adiyogi Statue has been recognised as the “Largest Bust Structure” in the world by the Guinness Book of World Records, and stands 112 feet tall. This iconic image of the first yogi is 150 feet long, 25 feet wide, and made from around 500 tons of steel.
Inscriptions of the Nolamba ruler Nolambadiraja and the Rashtrakuta king Govinda III (806 AD) and copper plates of the Bana ruler, Jayateja and Dattiya (810 AD) refer to the construction and grants to the Siva temple at Nandi. Nandi formed part of the Bana-Nolamba territory during 4th to 10th centuries AD. Epigraphs indicate that it was under the rule of Cholas followed by Hoysala and Vijayanagara. However, the foundation of the present village is attributed to one Baire-Gouda of Avati in the late medieval times. The chieftains of Chikaballapur, Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan held sway over the area. A regiment of the British military was stationed from 1799 to 1808 AD between Nandi and Sultanpet.
The Bhoganandisvara temple is architecturally one of the most important specimens of Dravidian order datable to circa 9th to 15th century AD. Enclosed in its own prakara measuring 112.8 m x 76.2 m with double mahadvara, this complex consists of twin temples dedicated to Siva as Bhoganandisvara (north) and Arunachalesvara (south). Between the two is a small intervening shrine. Each temple consists of a garbhagriha, a sukanasi and a navaranga. Both sukanasi and navaranga are provided with sculptured jalis. Both temples have individual nandi mandapas in front. In between the two shrines is a kalyanamandapa built of black stone intricately carved with creepers and birds, even excelling the meticulously worked Hoysala specimens. The prakara has two Devi shrines and other related structures like vasantamandapa, tulabharamandapa and a square stepped tank.
Beautifully carved Wooden Chariot (rear view) of Bhoga-Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple, Nandi village, Chikkaballapur, Karnataka, India.
Religious sculptures on the outer wall of Uma- Maheshwara Temple within the Bhoga-Yoga Temple complex, Chikkaballapur, Karnataka, India.
In the Hindu temple the mantapa (mandapa) is a porch-like structure through the (gopuram) (ornate gateway) and leading to the temple. It is used for religious dancing, music and weddings, and is part of the basic temple compound. The prayer hall was generally built in front of the temple's sanctum sanctorum (garbhagriha). A large temple would have many mandapas.
It is a large square temple pond in the north of the temple complex. It is surrounded by three entrances. Over the Varandhas are fine stucco figures in niches. It is believed that the Dakshina-Pinakini (South Pennar river) flows from the pond. The Pushkarni was constructed by Vijayanagaram dynasty.
Muddenahalli, a village 7 km from Chikkaballapur town under Karnataka State, is the birth place of Sir M. Visvesvaraya who was one of the most accomplished engineer of India. Also having campus of Sri Sathya Sai University.
Outer wall Uma-Maheshwara temple, Bhoga Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple complex, Chikkaballapur, Karnataka.
Nandi Hills or Nandidurg (Anglicised forms include Nandidrug and Nandydroog) is an ancient hill fortress in southern India, in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka state. It is 10 km from Chickballapur town and approximately 60 km from the city of Bangalore. The hills are nestled between the neighboring towns of Nandi, Muddenahalli, and Kanivenarayanapura. In traditional belief, the hills are the origin of the Arkavathy river.
Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple is a Hindu temple located in Nandi village, at the base of Nandi Hills in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka state, India. It is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
"The original temple in the complex dates back to the early 9th century. The earliest inscriptions referring to the construction of the temple for Shiva, according to the Archaeological Survey of India, are from Nolamba dynasty ruler Nolambadiraja and the Rashtrakuta emperor Govinda III dated c.806, and Bana rulers Jayateja and Dattiya of about c.810. The temple was later under the patronage of successive dynasties: the Ganga Dynasty, the Chola dynasty, the Hoysala Empire and the Vijayanagara Empire. The architectural style is Dravidian."
Beautifully carved stone pillars of Bhoga-Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple, Nandi village, Chikkaballapur, Karnataka,India.
Statue of Kamdhenu in front of Sri Veeranjanaya Temple, Chikaballapur, Karnataka, India.
Kamadhenu, also known as Surabhi, is a divine bovine-goddess described in Hinduism as the mother of all cows. She is a miraculous "cow of plenty" who provides her owner whatever he desires and is often portrayed as the mother of other cattle as well as the eleven Rudras. In iconography, she is generally depicted as a white cow with a female head and breasts or as a white cow containing various deities within her body. All cows are venerated in Hinduism as the earthly embodiment of the Kamadhenu.
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev in conversation with a disciple at Adiyogi Statue unveiling ceremony in Chikkaballapur, Karnataka.
Vasanth Mantapa, Bhoga -Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple, Nandi Village, Chikkaballapur, karnataka
The jewel of the Bhoga Nandeeshwara crown is the Vasantha Mantapa (marriage alter). Vasantha mantapa is a Vijayanagara era contribution to Bhoga Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple complex. This kalyana mantapa faces the Tulabhara Mantapa and is believed to be the spot where Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvathi got married.
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev at Adiyogi Statue unveiling ceremony on Makar Sakranthi in Chikkaballapur, Karnataka.
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev in Conversation with B K Venkatesh Prasad at Chikkaballapur during Adiyogi Statue unveiling ceremony. Bapu Krishnarao Venkatesh Prasad is a former Indian cricketer, Cricket Coach and Commentator.
Nandi Hills or Nandidurg is an ancient hill fortress of southern India, in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka state. It is located just 10 km from Chickballapur town and approximately 60 km from the city of Bangalore.
Nandi Hills is an ancient hill fortress in southern India, in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka state. It is 10 km from Chickballapur town and approximately 60 km from the city of Bengaluru. The hills are nestled near the town of Nandi. In traditional belief, the hills are the origin of the Arkavathy river.
Close-up of Adiyogi Shankra Statue of Isha Foundation at Chikkaballapur, Karnataka, India. Unveiled on 15th January, 2023 by CM Basavaraj Somappa Bommai.
Amazing late evening view at Adiyogi Shiva Statue unveiling ceremony location, Chikkaballapur, Karnataka, India.
Wall Sculptures, Bhoga-Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple, Nandi Village, Chikkaballapur, Karnataka, India. Fine work of stone carving on the outer wall of Nandeeshwara temple depicting religious stories.
Statue of Lord Simha Ganapathi inside Arunachaleswara Temple at Bhoga-Yoga Nandeeshwra Temple complex, Chikkaballapur.
Tulabhara Mantapa at the temple complex of Bhoga-Yoga Temple complex was Constructed by Vijayanagara King.
Entrance of Shringi Thirtha, Bhoga-Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple Complex, Chikkaballapur, Karnataka, India
Goddess Parvati is believed to be one of the nine representations of Shakti - the ultimate divine power. She is the consort of Lord Shiva the destroyer and rejuvenator amongst the Trinity of Hindu gods. Goddess Parvati is believed to be the reincarnation of Sati. She was born to King Himavan, the lord of the mountains and hence is sometimes referred to as Girijaputri (daughter of the king of mountains). After severe penance and trials Goddess Parvati was reunited with Lord Shiva as his wife.
Nandi Hills or Nandidurg (Anglicised forms include Nandidrug and Nandydroog) is an ancient hill fortress in southern India, in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka state. It is 10 km from Chickballapur town and approximately 60 km from the city of Bengaluru. The hills are nestled near the town of Nandi. In traditional belief, the hills are the origin of the Arkavathy river. It is 4,851 ft (1,479 m) above sea level.
A shot in the fog at Nandi Hills.
Nandi Hills or Nandidurg (Anglicised forms include Nandidrug and Nandydroog) is an ancient hill fortress of southern India, in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka state. It is located just 10 km from Chickballapur town and approximately 60 km from the city of Bangalore.
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Nandi Hills or Nandidurg (Anglicised forms include Nandidrug and Nandydroog) is an ancient hill fortress of southern India, in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka state. It is located just 10 km from Chickballapur town and approximately 45 km from the city of Bangalore.
There are many stories about the origin of the name Nandi Hills. During the Chola period, Nandi Hills was called Ananda Giri meaning The Hill of Happiness. Another story is that Yoga Nandeeshwara performed penance here, and so it was named after him. Nandi is also commonly called Nandidurga (Fort) because of the fort build here by the ruler Tippu Sultan. It is also perhaps called Nandi Hills because the hill resembles a sleeping bull (Nandi).
Another theory holds that that the hill gets its name from an ancient, 1200 year old Dravidian style Nandi temple situated on this hill. An ancient lord Shiva and Parvati temple also adorns this hill. The Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple in Nandi village is one of the oldest temples in Karnataka dating back to the ninth century. The temple hewn out of rock consists of two complexes. While the first complex houses three deities, the second complex consists of a huge and majestic kalyani pond. The foundation of the temple was constructed by the Banas of ninth century. The Chola rulers of the 11th century constructed the roof of the temple. The marriage hall was built by the Hoysalas in the thirteenth century and a wall of the second complex was built by the Vijayanagar kings. Beautiful stone carvings are a popular tourist site and are a source of inspiration students of art and architecture.
A shot in the fog at Nandi Hills.
Nandi Hills or Nandidurg (Anglicised forms include Nandidrug and Nandydroog) is an ancient hill fortress of southern India, in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka state. It is located just 10 km from Chickballapur town and approximately 60 km from the city of Bangalore.
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