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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.
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Shri Mahadev(Actor), Meghana Raj(Actor) & Thilak Shekar(Actor)
this area of Raipur is full of temples. river Kharun is livelyhood for many fishermen. I was sitting there one evening and got these pictures.
Baba Siddharth Gautam Ram jee:- Chief / Head / Supreme authority of Aghori tradition, across world !
Jitendrasinh Chauhan Abhishek Shri Sidhdheshwar Mahadev Mandir at Shapar Village, Dist.Rajkot, Gujarat
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Anupama(Bengaluru, Karnataka)
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Iruvudellava Bittu(Kannada/2018.09.21)
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Shri Mahadev(Actor), Meghana Raj(Actor) & Thilak Shekar(Actor)
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Vasaniya Mahadev, Vasan Village, Gujarat, India
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The roof of the Yaksheswor Mahadev Temple has a typical overhanging roof eave, which has to be supported with wooden struts. These struts decorated with erotic carvings.
मध्यप्रदेश के मुरैना जिला में पहाड़गढ़ के जंगलों में स्थित ईसुरा महादेव का विश्वविख्यात मन्दिर, यहॉं अदभुत शिवलिंग पहाड़ के अन्दर स्थित हैं, इन शिव लिंगों के आसपास विचित्र व अदभुत एक पत्र से तेइस पत्र वाले बेलपत्र के वृक्ष हैं, यहॉं रोज कोई अज्ञात व्यक्ति रात्रि के समय इन शिव लिंगों पर बेलपत्र चढ़ा जाता है । यह रहस्य अभी तक कायम है, कुछ लोग मानते हैं कि नेताजी सुभाष चन्द्र बोस ही वह अज्ञात व्यक्ति हैं, जो पहाड़गढ़ के जंगलों में गुप्त रूप से निवास कर रहे हैं ।
The only Muslim documenting Hinduism as a Message of Universal Peace .
This was shot during Nasik Kumbh 2015 and this was Naga Sadhu sevagram where I stayed with my Naga Guru Shri Vijay Giri Maharaj of Juna Akhara 13 Madi at Trimbakeshwar Nasik.
I was the only Muslim living with the Naga Sadhus of Mahatashtra .
God had chosen me to tell their story ..
I had shot the Nasik Kumbh 2003 too.
I had shot Mahakumbh 2013 and Ujjain Kumbh 2016 .
Ardh Kumbh 2019 at Prayagraj.
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Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple, identified to be a Hindu pilgrimage site which is located at Legship, West Sikkim, India along the banks of River Rangeet., which has many mythological episodes of the Mahabharata attached to it. The temple is also known as Kirateshwar Mahadev Thaan or simply known as Shiv Mandir by the local people.
MAIN ATTRACTION
The main attraction of the temple are the festival of the Bala Chaturdesi, which is observed in November-December every year and the Shiv Ratri also known as Maha Shivaratri which falls in the month of February or March every year. There are other temples dedicated to Lord Rama and Durga can be found here making it an important pilgrimage destination for Hindus.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
According to the Hindu mythology, pleased with Arjuna's hard penance and devotion, Lord Shiva appeared before him in the very spot where the temple lies as a Kirat or hunter and blessed him with success in the Mahabharat War. Long time ago as the people found miraculously existed a stone manifesting Shiva Ling. The said Shiv Ling is the main effigy of worship. Belief of many that a mere visit with true devotion to this temple fulfills one’s wishes particularly a wish for son or daughter and also wishes for peace harmony and good health.
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(Viewed from premises of Sri Jagnath Mahadev Mandir, Gaimukh, Ghodbunder Road)
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.
Famous stone carving sculptures, Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Khajuraho, India. Unesco World Heritage Site
Picture of Chakleshwar Mahade one of very well know temple in the area Raipur.
These pictures are originally drawn on canvas by Mr.Harshil Patel
I have just take the pics from the calender published by Marvel Art Gallary and done some editing.
Enjoy the feel of Ahmedabad.
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The symbol of the Kadamba kingdom, an elephant trampling a horse is carved on the base of one of the columns of the Tambdisurla Mahadev temple in Goa. I had already left the temple itself and was standing a distance away, reading Wikipedia on my phone while waiting for my travel companions who were spending quite some time praying at the temple. Lucky I saw a mention of this sculpture and went back and asked the bored temple official who pointed me to this sculpture. The river Ragado, (via village Keri, Sattari) flows alongside the temple and is accessible for ritual bathing by a flight of steeep stone steps leading down to it. The gate leading to the steps was locked securely at the time of my visit- not that I would have attempted to climb down those steep setps and climb up again anyway. More notes and pictures of the temple appear elsewhere in this album. (see previous and subsequent pictures in this album). (Goa India, Nov/ Dec. 2022)