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En Khajuraho se encuentra el mayor conjunto de templos hinduistas de India, famosos por sus esculturas eróticas. Los templos están considerados por la UNESCO como Patrimonio de la Humanidad, desde el año 1986. El nombre de la ciudad proviene de la palabra Kajur que en idioma hindi significa "palmera datilera". Entre los siglos X y XII fue la capital religiosa de los Chandella, una dinastía que gobernó esta parte de la India y a la que se les debe estas construcciones.
Los templos se construyeron en un espacio de tiempo de unos cien años, entre el 950 y el 1050. Toda la zona está amurallada, con ocho puertas que permiten la entrada al recinto. Cada una de estas puertas está flanqueada por dos palmeras. Originalmente había unos 80 templos de los que quedan 22 en buen estado de conservación. Toda la zona ocupa un área total de 21 km². Tal vez por encontrarse en una zona poco habitual para la construcción de templos (lejos del Ganges), consiguieron sobrevivir a la destrucción masiva de elementos hinduistas llevada a cabo por el Imperio Mogol musulmán. Poco a poco los templos fueron quedando abandonados y permanecieron ocultos en medio de la vegetación. Fueron redescubiertos en 1838 por el capitán I. S. Burt, ingeniero del ejército británico.
Los templos están situados sobre plataformas elevadas, de una anchura considerable, pensadas para facilitar el paseo ritual alrededor del templo que deben realizar los fieles antes de entrar a orar. Las torres de los templos se elevan sobre estas plataformas, dando una sensación de verticalidad si se observan desde lejos. Están orientados según los puntos cardinales, estando la entrada en dirección Este para facilitar la entrada de la primera luz solar. Fueron construidos con bloques de granito y arenisca roja traídos especialmente hasta la zona. Las uniones de los diferentes bloques se realizaron mediante abrazaderas metálicas. Las paredes de los templos de Khajuraho tienen una forma ondulada ya que están formadas por numerosos salientes. Además, los muros están divididos en franjas horizontales mediante molduras y bajorrelieves.
Las esculturas que decoran los templos de Khajuraho se pueden clasificar en cinco tipos diferentes. Por un lado están los dibujos geométricos y florales, utilizados en los techos, molduras y en la decoración de las columnas. Otro tipo de esculturas son las que representan la vida de la corte, como los bailes o la música, así como actividades cotidianas o la guerra. Un tercer grupo está compuesto por las figuras de animales, que suelen estar colocadas en las molduras exteriores e inferiores de los templos. Las imágenes de dioses y diosas forman el cuarto grupo y suelen estar situadas al fondo del templo o en los nichos situados en diferentes enmarcaciones por las fachadas de los templos. Finalmente se encuentran las figuras femeninas y las que representan a parejas amatorias.
No se sabe a ciencia cierta cuál fue el motivo por el que los templos se decoraron con diversos motivos eróticos. Algunos estudiosos creen que la decoración tenía un motivo educativo: enseñar el Kāmasūtra a los más jóvenes; para otros, los templos son un homenaje al matrimonio entre Śiva y Pārvātī.
Los 22 templos que aún quedan en pie están distribuidos en tres grupos: Oeste, Este y Sur.
En el grupo del Oeste destacan: el Templo Lakshmana (año 954) dedicado a Vişņu; el Templo Varāha, dedicado a la encarnación del dios Vişņu en forma de jabalí; el Templo Matangesvara, dedicado al dios Śiva; el Templo Visvanatha (950-1002) dedicado a Śiva; el Templo Nandi (950-1002) comparte plataforma con el de Visvanatha, y en su interior se encuentra una estatua del toro Nandi, que sirve de montura al dios Śiva; el Templo Kandariya Mahadeva (1025), dedicado a Śiva consta de 872 estatuas diferentes; el Templo Devi Jagadambi (1000), dedicado a Pārvātī, y el Templo Chitragupta (1010), dedicado a Sūrya, dios del sol.
El grupo del Este está compuesto por tres templos hinduistas y tres jainistas. Y de ellos cabe destacar el Templo Parsvanatha, dedicado al 23 Tirthankara Jaina, y el Templo de Adinatha, dedicado al primer Tirthankara Jaina.
El grupo del Sur está situado a un kilómetro del grupo Este y consta de dos templos de pequeño tamaño: el Templo Duladeo, decorado con esculturas eróticas, y el Templo Chaturbhuja que contiene una estatua de Vişņu de tres metros de altura.
As I rode ahead on the Kalyan Shilphata road, I came across this very old temple called the Khidkaleshwar Mahadev Mandir situated on the banks of the Khiḍkali Lake.
The temple was built around the same time as the Durgadi Fort in the 17th century. Inside the main temple, in addition to the "swayambhu" - or self manifested Shiva Linga, there are other ancient idols of Ganesha and Hanuman.
The legend about this temple is that the Pandavas visited this place during their exhile in the forests, when Yudhishthira wanted to perform Shiva puja. So the Pandavas built this temple for his puja.
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So here we are then, at the last point of call in Pokhara- tomorrow I leave for Phuket, in Thailand. This is the Dholeshwar/ Dholeshwor Mahadeva temple in Pokhara. It appeared that the more I was trying to avoid temples on this trip, firstly because I am not particularly religious and also more importantly as photography is prohibited in all of Nepal's temples, the more I kept ending up in them. My good driver guide assured me that this is a must see in Pokhara and I simply cannot leave the city without seeing it. Oh well. The Dholeshwar/ Dholeshwar Mahadeve temple is a Hindu shrine dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. The temple is located in the Suryabinayak Municipality, south eastern part of Bhaktapur District, Nepal, about 20 km from downtown Pokhara and hence slightly out of the way. It is believed that the presiding deity in this Dholeshwar/ Dholeshwor temple represents the head part of the presiding deity of Kedarnath which is in Uttarakhand, previously part of Uttar Pradesh, in northern India. Shrawan is a holy month for Hindus which falls in the monsoon season (July-August), where the shrines of Shiva hold special significance for devotees. Among many other shrines in the region, this one right here, Doleshwar Mahadev Temple is considered one of the most important places for pilgrimage during the Shravan month. (Pokhara, Nepal, Oct/ Nov. 2019)
Historic Malnath Mahadev Temple surrounded by greenary and wind mill on the hills [Khokhra Hills] situated near Bhandariya Village, Talaja Road, Bhavnagar. Near by place is Dhavdi Mata Mandir which is also historic and natural picnic spot.
Gokarna is a village development committee in Kathmandu District in the Bagmati Zone of central Nepal. At the time of the 2011 Nepal census it had a population of 7,508 with 1,768 households.
In the village on the banks of the Bagmati River stands the Gokarna Mahadev temple. It is one of the oldest temple in Nepal contemporary to the Changu Narayan Temple. This temple is of great historical, cultural and archeological importance. It is built in the Newari pagoda style with three tiers and is dedicated to Shiva in the form of Mahadev, the Great God.
Worth the mention and the main reason to go to this temple is the wealth of sculptures of the many different Hindu deities. These fine stone carvings are definitely worth a closer look. Some of them are dated back to the Licchavi Dynasty (C 450–750).
We can explore:
Aditya - the sun god
Brahma and Chandra - the moon god
Indra - the elephant-borne god of war and weather
Ganga - with a pot on her head from which pours the Ganges
Vishnu - as Narsingha
Shiva - as Kamadeva, the god of love - and many other forms
Gauri Shankar - with elements of Shiva and Parvati
Brahma - with four heads
In late August or early September people go to this temple to bath and make offerings in honor of their fathers, living or dead, on a day called Gokarna Aunsi.
I was amazed at the size of the Dholeshwar/ Dholeshwor Mahadev temple grounds. This temple is of tremendous religious importance to the locals. Due to my limited interest in temples, and the irritating no photography rule in all temples in Nepal, and also since the temple wsa closed anyway, we have to move on now. We spent some time taking pictures of the little subsidiary shrines and Hindu religious symbols dotted around the large temple complex. Detailed notes about the Dholesawar/ Dholeshwor Mahadev temple appeared earlier in this album. This temple is considered particularly important as the presiding deity here is believed to the the head part of the deity in Kedarnath, an important Hindu shrine located in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand (previously part of Uttar Pradesh). (Pokhara, Nepal, Oct/ Nov. 2019)
Gokarna is a village development committee in Kathmandu District in the Bagmati Zone of central Nepal. At the time of the 2011 Nepal census it had a population of 7,508 with 1,768 households.
In the village on the banks of the Bagmati River stands the Gokarna Mahadev temple. It is one of the oldest temple in Nepal contemporary to the Changu Narayan Temple. This temple is of great historical, cultural and archeological importance. It is built in the Newari pagoda style with three tiers and is dedicated to Shiva in the form of Mahadev, the Great God.
Worth the mention and the main reason to go to this temple is the wealth of sculptures of the many different Hindu deities. These fine stone carvings are definitely worth a closer look. Some of them are dated back to the Licchavi Dynasty (C 450–750).
We can explore:
Aditya - the sun god
Brahma and Chandra - the moon god
Indra - the elephant-borne god of war and weather
Ganga - with a pot on her head from which pours the Ganges
Vishnu - as Narsingha
Shiva - as Kamadeva, the god of love - and many other forms
Gauri Shankar - with elements of Shiva and Parvati
Brahma - with four heads
In late August or early September people go to this temple to bath and make offerings in honor of their fathers, living or dead, on a day called Gokarna Aunsi.
Gokarna is a village development committee in Kathmandu District in the Bagmati Zone of central Nepal. At the time of the 2011 Nepal census it had a population of 7,508 with 1,768 households.
In the village on the banks of the Bagmati River stands the Gokarna Mahadev temple. It is one of the oldest temple in Nepal contemporary to the Changu Narayan Temple. This temple is of great historical, cultural and archeological importance. It is built in the Newari pagoda style with three tiers and is dedicated to Shiva in the form of Mahadev, the Great God.
Worth the mention and the main reason to go to this temple is the wealth of sculptures of the many different Hindu deities. These fine stone carvings are definitely worth a closer look. Some of them are dated back to the Licchavi Dynasty (C 450–750).
We can explore:
Aditya - the sun god
Brahma and Chandra - the moon god
Indra - the elephant-borne god of war and weather
Ganga - with a pot on her head from which pours the Ganges
Vishnu - as Narsingha
Shiva - as Kamadeva, the god of love - and many other forms
Gauri Shankar - with elements of Shiva and Parvati
Brahma - with four heads
In late August or early September people go to this temple to bath and make offerings in honor of their fathers, living or dead, on a day called Gokarna Aunsi.
Gokarna is a village development committee in Kathmandu District in the Bagmati Zone of central Nepal. At the time of the 2011 Nepal census it had a population of 7,508 with 1,768 households.
In the village on the banks of the Bagmati River stands the Gokarna Mahadev temple. It is one of the oldest temple in Nepal contemporary to the Changu Narayan Temple. This temple is of great historical, cultural and archeological importance. It is built in the Newari pagoda style with three tiers and is dedicated to Shiva in the form of Mahadev, the Great God.
Worth the mention and the main reason to go to this temple is the wealth of sculptures of the many different Hindu deities. These fine stone carvings are definitely worth a closer look. Some of them are dated back to the Licchavi Dynasty (C 450–750).
We can explore:
Aditya - the sun god
Brahma and Chandra - the moon god
Indra - the elephant-borne god of war and weather
Ganga - with a pot on her head from which pours the Ganges
Vishnu - as Narsingha
Shiva - as Kamadeva, the god of love - and many other forms
Gauri Shankar - with elements of Shiva and Parvati
Brahma - with four heads
In late August or early September people go to this temple to bath and make offerings in honor of their fathers, living or dead, on a day called Gokarna Aunsi.
Next to the Nageshwara Mahadev temple in Dwarka, there was this huge shiva statue. Probably it was built by Gulshan Kumar (not confirmed though)
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Shrikhand Mahadev peak, located at an altitude of 5,155 meters resembles the Shivling. It is said that Lord Shiva meditated here and the Pandavas used to visit this peak. Devotees of Lord Shiva visit at the top of the mountain where there is a small shrine of Lord Shiva. Devotees trek to the peak during the main pilgrimage season of July and August.Shrikhand Mahadev is actually a pilgrimage place for Hindus. Shrikhand Mahadev is considered to be the abode of Lord Shiva. So it is a place of great attraction for the religious people as well as for climbers -Shrikhand Mahadev Peak Tour. A few glaciers also have to be crossed before reaching the majestic peak of Shrikhand, where pilgrims perform puja. The view from 5155 meters is simply splendid — one literally feels on the top of the world. The surrounding snow-covered peaks and mountains add to the grandeur. One cannot stay on the top for a long time as the winds there are very strong and bone-chilling. ShriKhand Kailash is situated at 16900 feet above sea level. It is usually undertaken to coincide with the Ashada Poornima or, full moon day of June to July) as per the Vikrami calendar. It can be accessed from Bathad, Gushani, Jeori and Jaon. The easiest and most travel starts from Jaon Village of Kullu district which is 167 Km. from Shimla and can be reached by Car, bus or bikes. Jaon is the starting point of this trek, where temple of goddess Shakti is situated. It is a 70-km two-way track passing through dense forests, water streams, sprawling meadows and lofty mountains. The climb is difficult and offers a panoramic view. 2 Km. from Jaon there is village called Singh gad, which was named after a brave man who dared to live their and established a village. Singh gad is the last habitat of civilization on this route.
Peace with self @ shivananda ashram
All roads led to Haridwar : An ocean of humanity -15 million - descending for a single day dip in the Ganges on the April 14 (New Year day for many). It is considered to be a journey for redemption in life - the Mahakumbh' @ Haridwar. I was told during interactions that just like going to Haj (Mecca), most save everything to make this journey of their lives. I noticed people walking hundreds of miles (mostly elderly) for those 10 minutes of dip with the mother – Holy Ganges - and a few minutes of solitude even in the midst of the human ocean. It was a profound revelation for me. I went through my own internal journey. Certainly a journey of life-time!
waiting for the prasad!
All roads led to Haridwar : An ocean of humanity -15 million - descending for a single day dip in the Ganges on the April 14 (New Year day for many). It is considered to be a journey for redemption in life - the Mahakumbh' @ Haridwar. I was told during interactions that just like going to Haj (Mecca), most save everything to make this journey of their lives. I noticed people walking hundreds of miles (mostly elderly) for those 10 minutes of dip with the mother – Holy Ganges - and a few minutes of solitude even in the midst of the human ocean. It was a profound revelation for me. I went through my own internal journey. Certainly a journey of life-time!
Gokarna is a village development committee in Kathmandu District in the Bagmati Zone of central Nepal. At the time of the 2011 Nepal census it had a population of 7,508 with 1,768 households.
In the village on the banks of the Bagmati River stands the Gokarna Mahadev temple. It is one of the oldest temple in Nepal contemporary to the Changu Narayan Temple. This temple is of great historical, cultural and archeological importance. It is built in the Newari pagoda style with three tiers and is dedicated to Shiva in the form of Mahadev, the Great God.
Worth the mention and the main reason to go to this temple is the wealth of sculptures of the many different Hindu deities. These fine stone carvings are definitely worth a closer look. Some of them are dated back to the Licchavi Dynasty (C 450–750).
We can explore:
Aditya - the sun god
Brahma and Chandra - the moon god
Indra - the elephant-borne god of war and weather
Ganga - with a pot on her head from which pours the Ganges
Vishnu - as Narsingha
Shiva - as Kamadeva, the god of love - and many other forms
Gauri Shankar - with elements of Shiva and Parvati
Brahma - with four heads
In late August or early September people go to this temple to bath and make offerings in honor of their fathers, living or dead, on a day called Gokarna Aunsi.
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Closed gates of the tiny shrine between the Kandariya Mahadev temple and the Devi Jagadambi temple.
At Khajuraho, MP
Gorkha was the birthplace of Prithvi Narayan Sha, conqueror of the Kathmandu Valley and founder of modern Nepal. It´s a major pilgrimage destination, particularly for Newars, who regard the Shah kings as living incarnation of Vishnu. The main attraction here is the Gorkha Durba, the former palace of the Shahs, which lords over Gorkha from a precarious ridge above the town.
SIGHTS
GORKHA DURBAR
Regarded by many as the crowning glory of Newari architecture, Gorkha Durbar is a fort, a palace and a temple all in one. This magnificent architectural confection is perched high above Gorkha on a knife-edge ridge, with superb views over the Trisuli Valley and the soaring peaks of the Annapurna and Ganesh Himalaya.
As the birthplace of Prithvi Narayan Shah, the Durbar has huge significance for Nepalis. The great Shah was born here in around 1723, when Gorkha was a minor feudal kingdom, in thrall to the larger citystates in the Kathmandu Valley. Upon gaining the throne, Prithvi Narayan forced the Kathmandu Valley into submission, forging a kingdom that extended far into India and Tibet. In 1769 the capital was shifted from Gorkha to Kathmandu and Gorkha was relegated to the status of a national monument.
To reach the durbar, you must climb an exhausting stairway of 1500 stone steps, snaking up the hillside above the Gorkha bus stand.
KALIKA MANDIR
Build in the reign of King Ram Shah (1606-36), but extensively remodelled over the years, the temple is a psychedelic fantasy of carved peacocks, demons and serpents. The woodcarving around the doors and windows is particularly striking - note the ornate peacock windows and the erotic scenes on the root struts.
Glory sacrifices of goats, chickens, doves and buffaloes are carried out in the courtyard in front of the temple to honour the Goddess Kali, the destructive incarnation of Parvati, the consort of Shiva. Only Brahmin priests and the king can enter the temple, but non-Hindus are permitted to observe sacrifices from the terrace.
DHUNI PATI
The other major structure in the compound is Dhuni Pati, the former palace of Prithvi Narayan Shah. Like the temple, the palace is covered in elaborate woodcarvings, including a magnificent window in the shape of Garuda, the man-bird vehicle of Vishnu. Non-Hindus cannot enter but can view the room where Prithvi Narayan Shah was born through an ornate star-shaped window.
GURU GORKHANATH SHRINE
Behind the palace is the mausoleum of Guru Gorkhanath, a reclusive saint who acted as a spiritual guide for the young Prithvi Narayan. This part of the compound is closed to non-Hindus, but you can descend some stone steps to peak into the cave where the saint once lived.
HANUMAN STATUE
If you leave via the northern gate, you´ll come to a vividly painted carving of Hanuman, the monkey god, and a series of carved stone steles. A path leads east from here past a large stone resting platform (chautara) to an exposed rocky bluff with awesome views of the mountains and a set of carved stone footprints, attributed variously to Sita, Rama, Gorkhanath and Guru Padmasambhava.
The durbar is an important religios site, and visitors must follow strict rules. Shoes should be removed and photography and leather - including belts - are banned inside the Durbar complex.
WIKIPEDIA
Daksha Mahadev temple, Haridwar
Haridwar (also spelled Hardwar) is an ancient city in Uttarakhand, India and regarded as one of the seven holiest places to Hindus.
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