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Flirted with straws, peered through pasta and shot extension tubes with errrr extension tubes. Ended up with sockets.
In 1990, Archaeological Survey of India discovered a sunken apsidal stepped well along with few sculptures inside it. This stepped well is located immediately to the north of the Shore Temple, its south edge abutting the northern wall of the Shore Temple. On the extreme south of this newly discovered shrine is placed a monolith statue of Varaha (Boar)in its zoomorphic form. This image is carved in round from a single boulder. The statue was found severely damaged, however, with efforts from ASI restorers, we now see this image in its near original glory. The other element of this stepped well is a slender cylindrical shrine constructed partly in rock and partly in stone. Beyond this cylindrical shrine, further northward, is a circular cistern or mini-well. This is cut downwards with a circular rim-like stone placed at the ground level.
ASI report mentions that this well provides potable water though situated near the ocean. Though Rabe accepts these sockets for the capstones of a well, however, he suggests that these might be constructed to hold the ‘pillar of victory’ taken by Narasimhavarman I from Vatapi (Badami) which probably was installed here.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Rabe2 tries to explain political reason behind the systematic destruction of this Varaha image. Rabe suggests that this Varaha monolith was severely and systematically butchered when the Chalukya king Vikramaditya I invaded the Pallava kingdom. The rationale behind this destruction was the submissive and prostrated attitude of the Varaha (Boar) Varaha was the dynastic crest of the Chalukyas. This specific posture of Varaha might be taken as a reference to the subjugation of the Chalukyas by the Pallava king Narasimhavarman I. And to take revenge, the Chalukyan army destroyed this Varaha image while marching forward into the Pallava kingdom.
Inscriptions On the Varaha (boar) monolith –
The Varaha sculpture is carved out of the mother rock like the three other animal sculptures in the Five Rathas nearby. It has four birudas (titles) of Rajasimha Pallava, some of his favorites, inscribed upon the base, in Sanskrit in the Pallava Grantha script. The birudas on the side are “Sri RajasimhaH” “Sri RanajayaH” and “Sri BharaH”. The biruda on the rear, under the varaha’s tail, is “Sri Citra KaarmukaH”. Between the legs of the boar on both the and under its tail, leaves of acquatic plants are sculpted. These are similar to those at the base of the Varaha and Gajalakshmi panels in the Varaha Mandapam. These indicate that the boar which represents Vishnu, is diving under water, not merely digging.
However, how to explain the engraved titles of Rajasimha, as the Chalukyan attacked the Pallava kingdom before the reign of Rajasimha. To explain it, Rabe tells that it was most possible that like other monoliths, this Varaha was also executed during the period of Narasimhavarman I(630–668 AD). Therefore, when the Chalukyas attacked the Pallavas, during the reign of Narasimhavarman I and Parameshvaravarman I, this monolith was present in the temple complex. As the Varaha was destroyed before the reign of Rajasimha (695 to 722 AD), it was Rajasimha who restored it and that’s how we find his titles engraved on it. (Above description source Internet). Location - Mada Koil St, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu 603104, India
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Macro Mondays: "Iron" theme
Socket sets are generally made from chrome vanadium steel, which is mainly composed of iron, alloyed with several elements including chromium, vanadium, and carbon. This handle with 1/2-inch socket is quite old and has picked up some rust along the way.
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this is from my laptop powerpack.
looks a little like Mickey Mouse lol .HMM folks ,Have a great day. So many people see Mickey Mouse but there is alway one that Disney 😂
Brian begins his exploration of the circular bony socket for an eye, known as the orbit, in a skull from a sheep. On Skye, with its thousands of sheep, coming across a skeleton happens regularly - I came across six on my last outing.
For Macro Mondays theme 'Circles'. The orbit measured 3.5cm in diameter.
No snails were harmed in the making of this photograph.
...on my power charger to connect with my mobile phone
[Dedicated to CRA (ILYWAMHASAM)]
Macro taken March 7, 2025 and uploaded for the groups
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Gigaset GS 290
ƒ/2.0
3.5 mm
1/100Sec
ISO 186
Back in the day when I did my own repairs, I treated myself to a Halford Socket Set...... It was really useful, perfect for DIY.
It was soon after I came home from the Army, many years ago. I had cameras. My father's cousin asked if I would take the group picture for her twenty-fifth high school reunion. I wasn't thinking well that day and said yes. I suppose that I thought because I subscribed to Popular Photography Magazine I was ready for a commercial photo shoot. I knew enough that in order to take a picture of a group while inside I needed more than just a flash on the camera. I found two lamps with stands at a local photo store. This is one of the two. It has a rudimentary ball and socket setup so the lamp can be aimed. I did the job. I got pictures, processed the film and made prints. I found out something. Commercial photography is a real job. I thank my lucky stars that nobody ever asked me to do a wedding. This image was cropped from a 75mm square photo of the entire mechanism. HMM everyone. Thanks for your views, faves, and comments.
For Macro Monday - Socket
The socket that is for connecting the keyboard to a 30 year old IBM desk top computer - which still works!
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Having the proper tools to complete a task makes life so much easier. In fact just to create this image, I had a decent camera, proper lens, a sturdy tripod, computer software, all tools of the trade. Having the proper tools is a start but we have to master the tools to become proficient at our tasks. There is no shame in acknowledging that we are all still learning and improving. I listen to many podcasts and it is always good to hear the reminder about not comparing yourself to other's, you are not in the same place in your journey. Master your tools!
This is a worldplug with one of its sockets, no idea for which country.
This is about 4 cm.
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