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Angkor Wat ("Capital Temple") is a temple complex in Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world, with the site measuring 162.6 hectares (1,626,000 m2; 402 acres).
It was originally constructed as a Hindu temple of god Vishnu for the Khmer Empire, gradually transforming into a Buddhist temple toward the end of the 12th century. It was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yaśodharapura (Khmer: យសោធរបុរៈ, present-day Angkor), the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum. Breaking from the Shaiva tradition of previous kings, Angkor Wat was instead dedicated to Vishnu. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious center since its foundation. The temple is at the top of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and it is the country's prime attraction for visitors.
Angkor Wat combines two basic plans of Khmer temple architecture: the temple-mountain and the later galleried temple. It is designed to represent Mount Meru, home of the devas in Hindu mythology: within a moat and an outer wall 3.6 kilometres (2.2 mi) long are three rectangular galleries, each raised above the next. At the centre of the temple stands a quincunx of towers. Unlike most Angkorian temples, Angkor Wat is oriented to the west; scholars are divided as to the significance of this. The temple is admired for the grandeur and harmony of the architecture, its extensive bas-reliefs, and for the numerous devatas adorning its walls.
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Le Lotus sacré.
Utilisations
Ornementale.
Alimentaire : Toutes les parties de la plante sont comestibles. On consomme les pétales en garniture cuite, en tisane (comme les étamines et les feuilles) ; les pédoncules en soupe, salade, plat sauté ; les rhizomes en potage, plat sauté, fécule ; les graines crues, grillées, ou réduites en pâte pour la pâtisserie.
Médicinale : Le rhizome est riche en oligo-éléments, en vitamines B et en fibres et possède des propriétés anti-diabétique et amaigrissante; les graines sont anti-oxydantes (médecine traditionnelle chinoise).
Divers : La feuille est utilisée comme assiette, les fruits en bouquets secs, la plante entière en cosmétique.
Remarques
Le Lotus est très présent dans les cultures d'Asie (art, architecture, poésie) où il est emblématique du bouddhisme (légèreté et pureté de la fleur qui s'élève, comme le Bouddha notamment) et de l'hindouisme (attributs des divinités, tel Vishnu, symbole de l'épanouissement de l'âme). La graine a une très grande longévité, on a ainsi pu faire germer des graines âgées de 1 300 ans.
Uses
Ornamental.
Food: All parts of the plant are edible. The petals are eaten as cooked garnish or in herbal tea (like the stamens and leaves); the stalks are used in soups, salads, and stir-fries; the rhizomes are used in soups, stir-fries, and starch; the seeds are eaten raw, roasted, or ground into a paste for baking.
Medicinal: The rhizome is rich in trace elements, B vitamins, and fiber and has antidiabetic and weight-loss properties; the seeds are antioxidants (traditional Chinese medicine).
Miscellaneous: The leaf is used as a plate, the fruits are used in dried bouquets, and the whole plant is used in cosmetics. Notes
The Lotus is very present in Asian cultures (art, architecture, poetry) where it is emblematic of Buddhism (lightness and purity of the rising flower, notably the Buddha) and Hinduism (attributes of deities, such as Vishnu, symbol of the blossoming of the soul). The seed has a very long lifespan; seeds as old as 1,300 years have been known to germinate.
Un grand merci pour vos favoris, commentaires et encouragements toujours très appréciés.
Many thanks for your much appreciated favorites and comments.
Every morning they dress and makeup the Vishnu statue in Budhanilkantha temple. Many people attend the ceremony in
Kathmandu, Nepal
Looking at Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple located in Srirangam, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, South India
The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple or Thiruvarangam is a Hindu temple dedicated to Ranganatha, a reclining form of the Hindu deity Vishnu.
India Day 9 - Khajuraho
The huge Hindu Temple to Vishnu at Khajuraho is nearly 1000 years old and covered in carvings
Janjehli, a pretty little town in the hills of Himachal Pradesh is a treat to the eyes of nature lovers. This view of one part of a hut and lush greenery on the mountains under a sheet of blue sky is a delight. The roof looks pretty made with slate of different color stones of this region. It was worth the effort to climb the steep trek near Vishnu Temple in Janjehli Valley!
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Vishnu Springs (vishnusprings.org) opened to the public for one day. After parking, it was about a half mile walk to the area of the 1890's resort town. The pathway went through a beautiful wooded forest.
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L'une des nombreuses statues en l'honneur de Vishnou qui entourent le temple , où encore dans les cours des temples et autour des petit temple et templions.
So Dad's birthday was Saturday and he lives in Vegas and Darling Tonia says flights to Vegas are a lot cheaper if you arrive and depart midweek, so.... On Wednesday we landed about one, rented a car and bolted for the South Rim of the Grand Canyon four plus hours away and got off a dozen shots before the sun went down. Love it when a plan comes together.... :)
Last light strikes Vishnu Temple just before full moon rises. Grand Canyon National Park. Another image as moon rises is below.
Angkor Wat is a temple complex in Cambodia and one of the largest religious monuments in the world, on a site measuring 162.6 hectares. Originally constructed as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu for the Khmer Empire, it was gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple towards the end of the 12th century. Wikipedia
deux fresques de gauche , je pense à la déesse Lakshmi,.......Dans l'hindouisme, Lakshmi est la déesse de la Fortune, de la prospérité, de la richesse et de l'abondance. Elle est l'épouse de Vishnou. Son origine est associée à la déesse dénommée Sri citée dans le Rig-Véda.
en partant de la droite:
1° fresque ,sans doute une des divinités célestes (souvent représentées avec la peau bleue )
2° fresque :
Hanumān est dans l'hindouisme un vanara, héros du Rāmāyaṇa, une épopée qui raconte le périple de Râma.
Fils de Pavana, le dieu du vent, et de la déesse Anjanâ, il a l'apparence d'un singe et plus précisément d'un langur à face noire (Semnopithecus entellus). Il est décrit comme assez fort pour soulever des montagnes, tuer des démons et rivaliser de vitesse avec Garuda, l'oiseau véhicule de Vishnu.
Dans l'hindouisme moderne, c'est un dieu très populaire dans les villages.
Gazing downstream from the vantage of Lipan Point, the setting sun filters through the branches of a dead Piñon Pine and washes over the canyon rimrock, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona.
The steep, dark, and narrow inner gorge comprises rock that is the hardest for erosion’s knife to cut. It is a type of gneiss, and is a member of the deepest layer of rock that is called the Vishnu Schist. Estimated to be 1.8 billion years old, these are the oldest rocks in the canyon. Earth itself is 4.5 billion years old, so the River has cut its way down to reveal ancient planetary insights.
My mind has been all over the place with images which have appeared to me in this very old tree trunk which I photographed in a nearby park. From torah finials to Vishnu avatars . . . the symbolism and metaphors have grabbed me deeply, especially during this horrendous, unsettling political time . . .
From LOTUS SCULPTURE I quote:
"Vishnu is one of the principal Hindu deities, worshiped as the protector and preserver of the world and restorer of dharma (moral order). He is known chiefly through his avatars (incarnations), particularly Rama, Krishna and Buddha.
In theory, Vishnu manifests a portion of himself anytime he is needed to fight evil, and his appearances are innumerable;
but in practice, ten incarnations are most commonly recognized."
Dashavatar temple is stated to be built in the 5th century during the reign of Gupta empire in India and it is also claimed by the historians to be the oldest untransfored Hindu temple in the country.
The stone relief work of Lord Vishnu in reclining position is a gem of artwork.
Taken in the ancient group of temples of Deogarh, Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
From the Wiki Page: "Vishnu Temple is named for Vishnu, the Hindu deity, redeemer of the universe. This toponym was applied in 1880 by Clarence Dutton who thought this mountain resembled an oriental pagoda, when he began the tradition of naming geographical features in the Grand Canyon after mythological deities."
I believe that is Humphreys Peak, a dormant volcano, way off in the distance, which is just north of Flagstaff, Arizona.
North Rim
Grand Canyon National Park
Sunrise
at Yavapai Point with Wotans Throne and in the middle Vishnu Temple;
Der schönste Tafelberg (Butte) der Schlucht erinnert in seiner Gestalt verblüffend einen Hindutempel. Der Vishnu Temple ist nach der hinduistischen Gottheit Vishnu benannt worden.
Viele topographische Geländepunkte und auch Gesteinsformationen im Grand Canyon sind nach mythologischen Gottheiten benannt.
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
(DiaSlide-Scanner; pers Archiv 1997; Minolta Equipment)
This photo was taken at the Indian Museum, Kolkata.The sculpture of Lord Vishnu was created in the 6th Century A.D.Look minutely at the fine design of the exhibit.Its amazing...
Grand Canyon, Arizona
The Vishnu Temple formation briefly scattered morning sunbeams across the landscape below Yaki Point.
the statue of God Vishnu at Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park in Uluwatu, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia.
"Thank you very much for all your faves and stay healthy" 😊
Vishnu riding the Garuda.
The tale of Garuda and Vishnu is a well-known story from Hindu mythology. It involves two important characters: Garuda, a divine bird, and Lord Vishnu, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. This tale showcases the bond between devotion, duty, and the concept of dharma (righteousness).
Garuda's unwavering dedication to his mother and his determination to fulfill his duty to save her from slavery showcase his virtuous character. During his quest, Garuda encountered Lord Vishnu. Impressed by Garuda's devotion and determination, Vishnu granted him a boon. Garuda was asked to be the mount of Vishnu, carrying him on his back. Vishnu also blessed Garuda with immense strength and immortality. Lord Vishnu's blessings emphasize the significance of devotion to the divine, as well as the interplay between mortals and deities in Hindu mythology.
Bateshwar Hindu temples, near Morena, Madhya Pradesh, India
The Bateshwar Hindu temples (or Batesara, Bateśvar) are a group of nearly 200 sandstone Hindu temples and their ruins in north Madhya Pradesh in post-Gupta, early Gurjara-Pratihara style of North Indian temple architecture. It is about 35 kilometres (22 mi) north of Gwalior and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of Morena town. The temples are mostly small and spread over about 25 acres (10 ha) site. They are dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Shakti - representing the three major traditions within Hinduism. The site is within the Chambal River valley ravines, on the north-western slope of a hill near Padavali known for its major medieval era Vishnu temple. The Bateshwar temples were built between the 8th and the 10th-century. The site is likely named after the Bhuteshvar Temple, the largest Shiva temple at the site. It is also referred to as Batesvar temples site or Batesara temples site.
The temples as they now appear are in many cases reconstructed from the fallen stones in a project begun by the Archaeological Survey of India in 2005.
Brahma originating from Vishnu Nabhi(Navel) as vishnu is resting on Shesha shaiyana ( bed of Snake king -sheshu.
Mythical bird Garuda, animal vehicle of Vishnu from Hindu mythology, is the national emblem of Indonesia, not exactly an eagle , but looks like one.
Garuda is mythical bird that is the archaic eternal rival of the Nagas, another mythical celestial animal.
Picture taken from the National Monument Monas, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Angkor Wat ("Capital Temple") is a temple complex in Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world measuring 162.6 hectares. It was originally constructed in early 12th century by King Suryavarman II as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu for the Khmer Empire and gradually transforming into a Buddhist temple towards the end of the 12th century. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious center since its foundation. The temple is at the top of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It has become a symbol of Cambodia (national flag) and it is the country's prime attraction for visitors.
Angkor Wat combines two basic plans of Khmer temple architecture: the temple-mountain and the later galleried temple. It is designed to represent Mount Meru. Within the moat is the outer wall 3.6 kilometers long and there are three rectangular galleries, each raised above the next. At the center of the temple stands a quincunx of towers. Unlike most Angkorian temples, Angkor Wat is oriented to the west; scholars are divided as to the significance of this. The temple is admired for the grandeur and harmony of the architecture, its extensive bas-reliefs, and for the numerous devatas (deity) adorning its walls.
Here is a shot from my campsite on the tonto trail. A magnificent view of these temples. I went on a 6 day backpacking trip on the escalante route and almost made it to the Little Colorado River, but was turned around by the weather and lack of food. I started at Grandview and ended at Tanner.
Vishnu Vishvarupa Painting displayed in the Chitra Santhe 25 in Bengaluru.
Vishvarupa or Vishwaroop is a term used within Hinduism to refer to: Vishvarupa, revealed by Vishnu in the Bhagavad Gita. Vishvarupa has innumerable forms, eyes, faces, mouths and arms. All creatures of the universe are part of him.
A beautiful panel showing Lord Vishnu and his consort in the Chennakesava temple at Belur, Karnataka !!! This temple was built by Hoysala dynasty kings in the 13th century. This is the finest example of Hoysala architecture !!!
Have a great day friends !!!
ஆடுவதும் பாடுவதும் ஆனந்த மாகிநின்னைத்
தேடுவதும் நின்னடியார் செய்கை பராபரமே !!!
தாயுமானவர் பராபரக்கண்ணி
Beautiful sculpture of Varaha Avatar of Lord Vishnu-
Varaha is the third avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu in the form of a boar. When the demon Hiranyaksha stole the earth (personified as the goddess Bhudevi) and hid her in the primordial waters, Vishnu appeared as Varaha to rescue her. Varaha slew the demon and retrieved the Earth from the ocean, lifting it on his tusks, and restored Bhudevi to her place in the universe.
Varaha may be depicted completely as a boar or in an anthropomorphic form, with a boar's head and human body.
And the festival of colours.
Entry for the 2018 Bio-Cup
Main theme: Holidays
Sub Theme: Holi (Festival of Colours)
The festival is celebrated in the honour of the Hindu God Vishnu
so I decided to go with that
Opponents
Johann: Coming soon
Ever': Coming Soon
Gallery: imgur.com/a/8xzqx3g
Looking for something a little "different" to post. The immense size of these ships on the Carquinez Strait is a sight to see.
I was walking with a friend along the shore to shoot the sunset when this one suddenly emerged from around the bend. I scrambled to get my camera out of my back pack and cursed the fact that my long lens was on may camera and the camera was set for manual 30 second night exposures. There was no time to change lenses or dial in exposure, the best course of action I could think of was to set the camera to sport mode / (wide open) and hope for the best before the ship sailed past the bridge. ISO 1000, f5, 1/500th s, 170mm
The ship LORD VISHNU is a Vehicle carrier registered in Singapore.
Gross Tonnage: 51917
DeadWeight: 17341
Length x Breadth: 180m x 32m
Year Built: 2008
Per About.com: "The peace-loving deity of the Hindu Trinity, Vishnu is the Preserver or Sustainer of life with his steadfast principles of order, righteousness and truth. When these values are under threat, Vishnu emerges out of his transcendence to restore peace and order on earth."