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Srirangam Venugopala Sannidhi (Trichy - Tamil Nadu)

Continuing with some more of my favourite shrines at Srirangam. This time its Venugopala Sannidhi. This is located enroute to Andal shrine, as soon as you enter in through Ranga Ranga Gopuram. The Shrine is built by Hoysalas. Remember Belur, Halebidu & Somnathpur built by Hoysalas? Their sculpting is so astonishing!!! This Shrine is another standing example for the same!!! However, there's also a speculation that this was built by Vijayanagara or Nayak rulers. Here's more photos of the shrine!
Lady holding a creeper

Lady holding musical instrument Veena

Lady holding mirror


Lord Vishnu as Venugopala

A couple. He's holding her around and he has kept on hand on her breast. The finger tips of the hand that goes around can be seen. Similarly she too has her hand around him. Her palm & fingers can bee seen behind him. That's called attention to detail!!!

Kalinga Narthanam / Kaliya Marthan

Village scene with men, women & cattle!


More intricacy with baby Krishna at the centre!

Spot the lion replacing the curved mini pillars???



That's a mighty elephant.... in a micro mini size!!!


TO GET THERE:

Dedicated to Prof. Swaminathan & co...

Bhushavali

An ardent traveler by passion. Being an ex - Art History Teacher, my area of interest especially lies in Nature and Heritage. Visited 85 UNESCO World Heritage sites as of June 2022. I've been listed among the Top 7 Women Travel Bloggers of India, Top 50 in UK. I have been interviewed in a couple of TV Shows, Radio Channels and Events as well. Read more about me and read the testimonials of different brands

24 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 17, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    Excellent photos. The natural light makes it more beautiful.
    The mini size bass relieves are amazing. I've no other choice than that of Darasuram again. Plenty of bass relives in mini size.

    Excellent post.

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  2. Shalu SharmaApril 17, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    What a lovely set of photos of the lady. Have to visit Srirangam.

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    1. BhushavaliApril 29, 2013 at 1:38 PM

      Do visit Shalu. I'm sure you'll love the place!!! :)

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  3. injamavenApril 17, 2013 at 9:56 PM

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  4. injamavenApril 17, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    2nd photo down amused me when I was there. Her boob is as big as the gourd resonator on the Veena!

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  5. வெà®™்கட் நாகராஜ்April 18, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Nice photos.....

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  6. P.N. SubramanianApril 18, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    Very beautiful sculptures. The first picture is probably referred to as Shala Bhanjika in the North.

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  7. magiceyeApril 18, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    Lovely photographs of beautiful sculptures!

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  8. RajeshApril 18, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    Beautiful temple with such fabulous sculptures.

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  9. AnonymousApril 18, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    Detailed images and informative account.

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    1. BhushavaliApril 29, 2013 at 4:53 PM

      Thank you Bnomadic! Looks like your first visit here! Thanks for stopping by! :)

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  10. AnuApril 19, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    Each and every picture is beautiful! Sometimes, 1 day is not enough to see through and relish them.

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    1. BhushavaliApril 29, 2013 at 4:57 PM

      As far as Srirangam is considered you need months together to relish it, Anu!!! :)

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  11. ashokApril 20, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    beautiful....just imagining how they wud have looked when new!!!

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  12. UnknownApril 20, 2013 at 11:13 PM

    Never tire of Indian carvings!

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    1. BhushavaliApril 29, 2013 at 4:58 PM

      So true! One life is not enough to visit the ancient temples of India itself!!! :)

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  13. R Niranjan DasApril 23, 2013 at 1:32 AM

    Wonderful architectures captured beautifully.

    http://rajniranjandas.blogspot.in/2013/04/the-valley-view.html

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