 Surya Mandir, Located near Mehsana in Gujarat |
Surya Mandir
, Located near Mehsana in Gujarat
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| Chitralekha |
 Apr 6 2006, 11:31 AM
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Visited Surya mandir in Jan 2006 after more than 10 years. So glad I had my camera with me. Day was simply beautiful and so is the place.
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| Chitralekha |
Apr 6 2006, 11:38 AM
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| vivekpm |
Apr 6 2006, 11:49 AM
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Beautiful pics, Chitralekha...
Wondering why I have never been to this place yet  . Cheers, V i V e K ...
-------------------------------------------- Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance. -- Will Durant |
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| Chitralekha |
Apr 6 2006, 11:49 AM
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Some pictures showing artwork and details on temple.
The Sun God on his seven horsed chariot.  Lord Vishnu    The base of the temple consists of some 7 to 8 layers. The top most is elephant layer - also known as gaja-star in Hindi - is the one seen here.   Another idol of Lord Vishnu - here with Sheshnaag and Chakra in his hand.         The roof as seen from inside of the first temple.  The roof of second temple - you can see some bats resting in there!  |
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| Chitralekha |
Apr 6 2006, 12:02 PM
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The temple has two parts, the front and back. Here in this photo, you can distinguish between the two.
 Pictures taken from between the two temples.     |
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| kishoreda |
Apr 6 2006, 12:09 PM
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nice ones....thank you...
Kuchh To Log Kahenge Logon Ka Kaam Hai Kehena
Chorro Beqaar Ki Baaton Mein Kahin Beet Na Jaaye Raina |
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| Chitralekha |
Apr 6 2006, 12:12 PM
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     Entire Ramayan and Mahabharat stories are carved on these walls and inside of the temple.  This two-faced artwork is called keechak - they are designed to help support the temple structure.  |
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| Chitralekha |
Apr 6 2006, 12:18 PM
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Surroundings around the temple.
Lawn and little bushes in front yard of temple.  A couple sitting in shade.  Some trees in front yard of the temple.  A girl was flying a kite outside of temple area.    A pond outside of temple area.  Driving back from Surya mandir... cows crossing the road.  |
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| Chitralekha |
Apr 6 2006, 12:21 PM
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Some broken parts of the temple. They have collected these in an area next to the temple.
    That concludes this set of pics. Hope you like them.  Thanks for viewing them. -C |
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| Talaikya |
Apr 6 2006, 08:43 PM
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Awesome pics Chitz, gives a good feel for the scale and the intricate work. Like Vivek(D) I wonder how come I haven't been there either? Must make it a point this visit. And to think my dad was involved there for a while too!!! (We get too engrossed in our own lives
 ) Have you seen the step well at .... ummmm I'll be forgetting my name next ? You must be the change you want to see in the world - Mahatma Gandhi |
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| shaibaal |
Apr 6 2006, 08:59 PM
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QUOTE Have you seen the step well at .... ummmm I'll be forgetting my name next ?Patan? I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason and intellect has intended us to forgo their use - Galileo Galilei
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| Talaikya |
Apr 6 2006, 09:01 PM
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That one too, but isn't there one nearer Ahmedabad... wait lemme look up the pics (hopefully I have some handy)
You must be the change you want to see in the world - Mahatma Gandhi |
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| unni |
Apr 6 2006, 09:17 PM
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QUOTE(Talaikya @ Apr 6 2006, 11:31 AM)  That one too, but isn't there one nearer Ahmedabad... wait lemme look up the pics (hopefully I have some handy) Mat Bhavani? Ambaji? Bundi? Jezt wunly trying to resuscitate your memory, after that torturous upload!  If you stop trying to make sense of it all, you'll be less confused. Reality is an illusion.
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| Talaikya |
Apr 6 2006, 09:20 PM
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What torturous upload??
 You must be the change you want to see in the world - Mahatma Gandhi |
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| unni |
Apr 6 2006, 09:21 PM
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QUOTE(Talaikya @ Apr 6 2006, 11:50 AM) What torturous upload?? You've really lost it!  "O Beqaraar Dil".If you stop trying to make sense of it all, you'll be less confused. Reality is an illusion.
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