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Friday, May 18, 2012

Old Indian Temples

Temple at Bhaniyar, Kashmir - 1880's



Martand Sun Temple - Kashmir 1900's


Hoysaleswara temple, Karnataka - 1870's

 Hoysaleswara temple is a temple dedicated to Hindu God Shiva. It was built in Halebidu (in modern Karnataka state) during the Hoysala Empire rule in the 12th century by King Vishnuvardhana. The construction was completed in 1121 CE. During the early 14th century, Halebidu was sacked and looted by Muslim invaders from northern India and the temple fell into a state of ruin and neglect. 
 One of Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram - Tamil Nadu Early 19One of Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram - Tamil Nadu Early 1900's00's

One of Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram Early 1900's


Rock Temple - Somewhere in India 19th Century Photograph


Kailash Temple of Ellora, Maharashtra - Vintage Photograph 1880's


Hathee Singh Jain Temple - Ahmedabad c1868

Hathee Singh temple is a famous Jain temple. It was constructed in 1850. The temple was named after its founder Seth Hathee Singh. He was a wealthy Jain merchant. This temple was built in the dedication of the 15th Jain Trithanakara Dharmnath. The temple is famous for its architectural styling and designing that consists of intricate carvings. 
 

Temple Decorated with Terracotta Designs - Circa 1900's


Beach Candy. Mahaluxumee Temple - Bombay (Mumbai) - 19th Century Photograph


Walkeshwur Temples & Tanks - Bombay (Mumbai) - 19th Century Photograph


Vintage Photograph of Temples in the Suburbs of Calcutta (Kolkata) - Mid 19th Century (between 1858 - 1861)


Shiv Temples at Dakshineswar Kali Temple - Albumen Photograph Calcutta (Kolkata) 1880's


Golden Temple of Amritsar, Punjab - c1860's


Golden Temple or Harmandir Sahib Sikh Gurdwara in Amritsar Punjab - 1880's


Shankaracharya temple on Takht-e-Suleiman hill - Srinagar Kashmir 1880's


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