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We went with a friend to help feed his daughters five donkeys yesterday while the rain stopped for an hour! I have never seen Donkeys run so fast for food! The baby is a Boy aged three months, all the rest are females.
Pancha Rathas (also known as Pandava Rathas) is a monument complex at Mahabalipuram, on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, in the Kancheepuram district of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Pancha Rathas is an example of monolithic Indian rock-cut architecture. Dating from the late 7th century, it is attributed to the reign of King Mahendravarman I and his son Narasimhavarman I (630–680 AD; also called Mamalla, or "great warrior") of the Pallava Kingdom. An innovation of Narasimhavarman, the structures are without any precedent in Indian architecture. The complex is under the auspices of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site inscribed by UNESCO as Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram.
Each of the five monuments in the Pancha Rathas complex resembles a chariot (ratha), and each is carved over a single, long stone or monolith, of granite which slopes in north-south direction with a slight incline. Though sometimes mistakenly referred to as temples, the structures were never consecrated because they were never completed following the death of Narasimhavarman I. The structures are named after the Pancha Pandavas and their common wife Draupadi, of epic Mahabharata fame. In order of their size, they include the Dharmaraja Ratha, Bhima Ratha, Arjuna Ratha, Nakula Sahadeva Ratha, and Draupadi Ratha.
ETYMOLOGY
The monoliths are named after the Pandavas – Arjuna, Bhima, Yudhishthira ("Dharmaraja"), Nakula and Sahadeva – and Draupadi. These names are considered to be a misrepresentation as the structures have no link to the iconic characters of the Mahabharata epic. They have no religious significance either, as they remained unfinished and unconsecrated; the uncut rock parts at the base and top of the rathas are still visible. The ASI confirmed the unfinished nature of the structures and suggested that they instead be referred to as vimanas. However, the Pandava names have become permanent.
HISTORY
According to a plaque displayed at the site by the ASI, the Pallava dynasty had planned the structures as models of chariots in rock based on prototypes of ancient rathas built in wood. The Pancha Rathas were carved during the reign of King Mahendravarman I and his son Narasimhavarman I. Work on these five rathas was discontinued following the death of Narasimha Varman in 668 AD. The purpose of their construction is not known as the structures were not completed. Part of the collection within the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, they were classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.
GEOGRAPHY
The site is located at Mahabalipuram (previously known as Mammallapuram), on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, in Kancheepuram district. It is approximately 56 km south of Chennai (previously known as Madras), the capital city, while Chengalpattu is about 32 km distant. The structures are part of the nine monolithic rock cut structures seen here.
ARCHITECTURE
LAYOUT
Each of the five rathas is a monolith, carved whole from a rock outcropping of pink granite. They are carved over a common mounted plinth which is north-south oriented with a slight slope. Each has a different layout, such as square, rectangular, or apsidal plans. The largest measures 13×11 m, and the tallest is 12 m high.
REPRESENTATIONS
The Pancha rathas represent the diversity of Dravidian architecture of the time and it is likely that their original design traces back to wood constructions of temple chariots and were scale models or templates for much bigger temples built subsequently in Tamil Nadu. Most of the rathas are stated to be modelled on the Buddhist Viharas and Chaityas.
DESIGN
The structural design and elevation are with towers or domes with single (ekathala) to triple (trithala) towers, which present a unique exhibition of South Indian Dravidian architecture. The chiseling done by the stone sculptors are occasional along joints between the stones. The walls are arranged and sequentially partitioned. The projections and recesses in these walls give the appearance of a set of shallow pilasters. The niches created in the walls are of rectangular shape and have carved sculptures of gods, demi-gods and the kings. The skirting around the images are of wild aquatic animals with “foliated tails and open jaws.” The wall pilasters have curved brackets, and columns on the porch provide support to an overhanging eave; arch windows occasionally carved with images are located above them. The mouldings culminate in parapets. The carvings above the eave overhangs are decorated roof forms in miniature size, which are seen in rows all round each of the structure.
PRESERVATION
The rathas have been preserved well on account of the sturdiness of their material, granite, and in spite of constant salty winds from the Bay of Bengal and catastrophic tsunamis in 13th century and in 2004.
NOTABLE LANDMARKS
The architectural elegance of the Dharmaraja Ratha is its pyramidal structure which rises in three steps. It is built with a square layout. Its composition has been accentuated with carvings of Hindu gods Harihara, Brahma, Skanda, Ardhanarishvara and King Narasimhavarman I. One of the distinctive carvings seen on the eastern face of the rahta is of Indra (a demi-god of rain and thunderstorms), seated on his mount Airavata (meaning: "a White Elephant"). There is also an independent monolithic stone sculpture of Nandi, adjoining this ratha in the open space. The next in order is the Arjuna Ratha, which is well decorated with an elegant façade and is akin to the Dharmaraja Ratha. Next in line is the Bhima Ratha built to a rectangular plan and with lion mounted columned (four columns) galleries on both long sides. The Nakula Sahadeva Ratha is the next in line. It is built to a simple plan with no embellishing carvings in its apses. A stone monolithic sculpture of an elephant is fixed in the open space, next to this ratha. The Draupadi Ratha, which is the last in the line, is a square structure, which resembles a village hut with thatch roof. The fresco inside this shrine is of mother goddess Durga.
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Fifty-five has the interesting property that it is the 10th Fibonacci number and the sum of the numbers 1 to 10.
It is a heptagonal number, a centered nonagonal number, and a triangular number (the sum of the numbers 1 to 10) and a square pyramidal number (the sum of the squares of the integers 1 to 5). It is also a Fibonacci number (the largest Fibonacci number to also be a triangular number) and a Kaprekar number).
55 is a semiprime, being the product of 5 and 11 and it is the 2nd member of the (5.q) semiprime family. 55 is one of only two integers with an aliquot sum of 17 (the other being 39). 55 has an aliquot sequence of 4 members: (55, 17, 1, 0).
Fifty-five is also:
* The number of Delegates who attended the United States Constitutional Convention in 1787
* In US gallons, a common size of drum containing liquids; see 55 US gallon drum
* In miles per hour,
o the highest speed limit allowed in the United States between 1974 and 1986 per the National Maximum Speed Law
o In many states of the United States, a very common speed limit for rural secondary roads and many urban freeways.
* In years of marriage, the emerald wedding anniversary
* The code for international direct dial phone calls to Brazil
* The number of European route E55 from Helsingborg, Sweden to Greece
* The designation of I-55, a freeway that runs from Louisiana to Illinois
Source: wikipedia
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Over a century ago, a young boy left Wales and journeyed to America, where he started a small press, now known as Llewellyn Worldwide. Llewellyn George's adventurous spirit and Welsh heritage embodies The Llewellyn Tarot, which also celebrates the publisher's enduring legacy.
This lavishly illustrated deck offers universal appeal (based on Rider-Waite) with a Welsh twist. A compelling story unfolds starring Rhiannon as The Empress, Bran the Blessed as The Emperor, The Wild Herdsman as The Horned God (the Devil), Gwydion as The Magician, Llew Llaw Gyffes as the Bringer of Light, and other figures from Welsh mythology.
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Five of the Nine assassins sent to kill Saint Sabatt on Herodor.
Saul the Blood Pact sniper, Skarweal the Dark Eldar Mandrake, and Pater Sin and his two runt psykers.
Sin should be covered in tattoos, but my attempts at putting tattoos on minifigs have all turned out to be abominable.
I'm currently engaged in an extremely nerdy project to make Lego models of the Tanith First and Only from Dan Abnett's Gaunt's Ghosts series. Yeah, this is gonna end well ;)
The Five Sisters window dominates the north transept of York Minster. It lies in the oldest part of the present building, and was constructed in the Early English style. The window was completed by 1260, and is the oldest complete window in the cathedral. It is also said to be the largest single composition in medieval Grisaille style glass anywhere in the world.
A beautiful specimen of Creeping AKA European Cinquefoil growing between the stone of Jackson’s Bridge west of #Maynooth. These lovely flowers are usually hiding between tall grass along hedgerows, so you can’t usually isolate both the flower and its jagged fingered leaves, which is why this one immediately caught my eye.
The Leslie Five-Chime was nearly making my ears bleed as the AZER 6070 tied the horn down for the three crossings in town. It was a beautiful pain.
To celebrate the magic of Raymond Briggs’ heart-warming story of The Snowman, 12 giant snowmen representing the 12 Days Of Chrismas’ Festive song, form a trail around the centre of Middlesbrough, for children of all ages to discover
Artist: Megan Heather Evans
Designed by Linda Ford
Starlings fly together just before dusk in remarkable, ever-changing formations called murmurations. Just as starlings move together through space and time to create something larger than themselves, the Murmurations tarot deck was made. Over eighty artists came together to reimagine one card each from the tarot. Every card is a unique piece of art; together, they form a mesmerizing collection that supports the movement building work of AS220, a non-profit community forum and home for the arts in Providence, RI. Sales of this deck will help AS220 continue to provide all Rhode Island artists affordable access to galleries, performance venues, educational opportunities, residential spaces, and work studios.
Five children. 1899.
Name of Expedition: Allison V. Armour Expedition
Participants: Charles F. Millspaugh, Edward P. Allen, Edward S. Isham Jr.,Jordan L. Mott Jr.
Expedition Start Date: December 21, 1898
Expedition End Date: March 11, 1899
Purpose and Aims: Plant collecting and photography for Botany in the Bermuda, Bahamas, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Yucatan.
Vessel Name: Utowana (Yacht, Sailboat)
Location: Central America
Original material: 4x5 inch glass negative
Digital Identifier: CSB4211
Ford South Africa was established by Ford of Canada in 1924. In 1985, Ford of Canada merged Ford SA with a local conglomerate called Anglo American. Ang Am owned Sigma/MMI Motors which assembled Mazda and Mitsubishi vehicles in a plant in Silverton (near Pretoria) that was originally built by Chrysler (1961). The merger created a company called SAMCOR and Ford assembly was moved from Ford's two Port Elizabeth plants to Silverton. The only all-Ford model produced in those days was the Sierra; all other Blue Ovals were attached to Mazda and Mitsubishi based vehicles. Ford returned to South Africa in 1994 and took full control of SAMCOR in 2000. Silverton is now an export platform, shipping Rangers to a large export territory that includes Europe. I will gladly re-do this diorama if any period appropriate Ford Laser, Telstar or Bantam models become available in 1:43 scale.
Over a century ago, a young boy left Wales and journeyed to America, where he started a small press, now known as Llewellyn Worldwide. Llewellyn George's adventurous spirit and Welsh heritage embodies The Llewellyn Tarot, which also celebrates the publisher's enduring legacy.
This lavishly illustrated deck offers universal appeal (based on Rider-Waite) with a Welsh twist. A compelling story unfolds starring Rhiannon as The Empress, Bran the Blessed as The Emperor, The Wild Herdsman as The Horned God (the Devil), Gwydion as The Magician, Llew Llaw Gyffes as the Bringer of Light, and other figures from Welsh mythology.
Click here for a free online Tarot reading.
Vibram five fingers are also great running shoes for rainy days like today. Nothing but hail and high winds should stop a San Diegan from running to the gym.
Running in the rain is a great test of balance and strength when you leap over the large puddles of water on the road. Although it's not like it's a big deal if your foot gets immersed in the muddy water anyway. Why? Because they're Vibrams! (It will dry off soon enough.) When you get back home, toss them in the washer and voila! They're like new again.
Vibrams. Go ahead, make a splash!
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Ben leading Five Finger Exercise (*** E2 5c) at Cratcliffe. No tick today, next time though.
Photo credits to Mel as I was belaying.
FIVE OAKS 02 undated
Five Oaks was the home of the Jeremiah H. Peirce family. It was located within the area still known as the present-day Five Oaks neighborhood. www.fiveoaksdayton.com/
The original document can be found in the Forrer-Peirce-Wood Collection (MS-018) at the Dayton Metro Library, in Dayton, Ohio : www.daytonmetrolibrary.org.
Five Finger Death Punch
Mayhem Festival
@ San Manuel Amphitheater
San Bernardino, CA
June 29, 2013
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