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The Kailasa temple (also written Kailāsa, Kailash and Kailasanatha temple) is a famous rock cut monument, one of the 34 monasteries and temples known collectively as the Ellora Caves, extending over more than 2 km, that were dug side by side in the wall of a high basalt cliff in the complex located at Ellora, Maharashtra, India. Of these, the Kailasa (cave 16) is a remarkable example of Dravidian architecture on account of its striking proportion, elaborate workmanship, architectural content, and sculptural ornamentation of rock-cut architecture. The temple was commissioned and completed between dated 757-783 CE, when Krishna I ruled the Rashtrakuta dynasty. It is designed to recall Mount Kailash, the home of Lord Shiva. It is a megalith carved out of one single rock. It was built in the 8th century by the Rashtrakuta king Krishna I.
Ground plan of the temple
The Kailasa Temple is notable for its vertical excavation - carvers started at the top of the original rock, and excavated downward. The traditional methods were rigidly followed by the master architect which could not have been achieved by excavating from the front.
It is estimated that about 400,000 tons of rocks were scooped out over hundreds of years to construct this monolithic structure.[6] From the chisel marks on walls of this temple, archeologists could conclude that three types of chisels were used to carve this temple.
All the carvings are at more than one level. A two-storeyed gateway opens to reveal a U-shaped courtyard. The courtyard is edged by a columned arcade three stories high. The arcades are punctuated by huge sculpted panels, and alcoves containing enormous sculptures of a variety of deities. Originally flying bridges of stone connected these galleries to central temple structures, but these have fallen.
Within the courtyard are two structures. As is traditional in Shiva temples, an image of the sacred bull Nandi fronts the central temple housing the lingam. In Cave 16, the Nandi Mandapa and main Shiva temple are each about 7 metres high, and built on two storeys. The lower stories of the Nandi Mandapa are both solid structures, decorated with elaborate illustrative carvings. The base of the temple has been carved to suggest that elephants are holding the structure aloft.
A rock bridge connects the Nandi Mandapa to the porch of the temple. The temple itself is a tall pyramidic structure reminiscent of a South Indian temple. The shrine – complete with pillars, windows, inner and outer rooms, gathering halls, and an enormous stone lingam at its heart – is carved with niches, plasters, windows as well as images of deities, mithunas (erotic male and female figures) and other figures. Most of the deities at the left of the entrance are Shaivaite (followers of Lord Shiva) while on the right hand side the deities are Vaishnavaites (followers of Lord Vishnu).
There are two Dhwajasthambha (pillars with flagstaff) in the courtyard. The grand sculpture of Ravana attempting to lift Mount Kailasa, with his full might is a landmark in Indian art.
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Acto de inauguración encabezado por el presidente Danilo Medina por la entrega del Liceo Federico Henríquez y Carvajal, con Jornada Escolar Extendida, en el sector La Grúa de Mendoza, en Santo Domingo Este.
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Building by Polygon for their new Apartment residences at 5808 Patterson Avenue, Burnaby, BC., Canada
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King Journey extended a welcoming hand of thanks to Shags Thistledown (sharonj.brumer) for agreeing to share a dance with him. And for selecting that dress to wear too!
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The Renaissance Festival will take place from September 25-October 4 and benefit the Making Strides campaign of the American Cancer Society.
Six incredibly crafted regions, chock-full of event entertainment, tournaments, contests, classes, shopping and more! See the event calendar at slrenaissancefestival.com/events/month/ so you can see what is happening.
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(See links). Friend & I did a LOT of planning for this trip since we would be gone for a week. Mammoth Cave is a mysterious limestone cave that has fascinated people for 4,000 years.
The Extended Historic Tour was the 1st one we decided to do. Later at the end of the trip we were glad we picked this one as our 1st cave tour.
Enjoy this Historic Tour with a bonus side trip to one of the sites of the famous 1840s Mammoth Cave experiment to treat consumption. This tour is ideal for people who want a Historic Tour and have a little extra time to spend in the cave. Portions of this tour are also seen on the Violet City Lantern, Star Chamber and Gothic Avenue Tours.
Duration: 2.25 hours
Distance: 2 miles (3.2 km)
Total Stairs: 540, including 155 at Mammoth Dome
Difficulty: Moderate
The Nation’s First Tuberculosis Hospital Was Built Inside a Cave - Atlas Obscura
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Mammoth Cave National Park is also more than just the home to the longest cave system in the world. It is a place for hiking, biking, horseback riding, canoeing, and camping on over 52,000 acres in south central Kentucky.
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Over 400 miles of the Mammoth Cave’s interconnected passages have been surveyed since Native Americans first began to explore it between 2,000 and 8,000 years ago. The world’s longest cave system, Mammoth Cave is 100 miles longer than the planet’s second and third-longest cave systems.
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Rolling hills, deep river valleys, and the world's longest known cave system. Mammoth Cave National Park is home to thousands of years of human history and a rich diversity of plant and animal life, earning it the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve. Mammoth Cave National Park is a national park in south-central Kentucky, encompassing portions of Mammoth Cave, the longest cave system known in the world. With more than 400 miles explored, and one of the oldest tour attractions in North America.
Length: 426 miles
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In 1926, a group of private citizens formed Mammoth Cave National Park Association to protect the park. Mammoth Cave National Park was officially dedicated as a national park by 1941. It then became a World Heritage Site in 1981 and an International Biosphere Reserve in 1990.
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The crane's boom arm extends from the far side of the loading dock out over the roof of the hospital.
"Extended Land Form" by Richard Hunt on display on the grounds of the Wichita Art Museum. It is part of the Wichita Art Museum's Outdoor Sculpture Collection.
Students for the Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Year 2 rehearse for their production of Machinal at Oak House offices in Leeds on 2nd-3rd May 2012.
Urban Affairs Extended Opening & Fashion Week After Party at Stattbad Wedding during Fashion Week Berlin, July 2009