Taken in November of 2013 at Hampi
DAILY PHOTO: Shrine Amid Boulders
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Category Archives: Hindu
DAILY PHOTO: Shiva at Nrityagram
Taken on August 8, 2015 at Nrityagram
I’m a neophyte with respect to Hindu iconography–plus I read no Indian languages, so I may be wrong about this being a Shiva. Shiva is usually depicted clean-shaven, but I’ve seen bearded images. I mostly based my conclusion on the tiger skin (or stylized representation thereof) that he’s sitting on, which is often associated with Shiva.
Shiva is part of the Hindu trinity, which also includes Brahma (the creator) and Vishnu (the sustainer.) This leaves Shiva, the destroyer.
If you’re someone who actually knows about such things, and know I’m wrong, please drop me a comment to let me know.
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DAILY PHOTO: Hidimba Devi Temple
Taken in June of 2015 at the Hidimba Devi Temple in Manali
The temple at this location dates to 1553, and is built over a cave that is said to be where Hadimbi Devi–sister of Hadimba–meditated. It sits amid a forest of deodars, which is a Himalayan species of cedar tree.
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DAILY PHOTO: Jakhoo Temple
Taken on June 24, 2015 at Jakhoo Temple in Shimla
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DAILY PHOTO: Shimla Rooftop View Featuring Ram Mandir
Taken on June 24, 2015 in Shimla
Ram Mandir is the Hindu temple to the left of the frame.
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DAILY PHOTO: Gigantic Orange Hanuman
Taken June 24, 2015 at Jakhu Temple in Shimla
I’m standing in the foreground for scale, and even if I were only 10 inches tall (I’m not) that would be a pretty grandiose Hanuman.
Taken at a distance. Surveying all.
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DAILY PHOTO: Ramnagar Overlook
Taken on May 9, 2015 from Ram Temple Hill near Ramanagara.
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DAILY PHOTO: Stairway to Ram Temple
DAILY PHOTO: Hoysaleswara Temple Nooks & Crannies
Taken on April 25, 2015 at Halebidu
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DAILY PHOTO: Temple in the Sun
Taken in November of 2013 in Belur
The temples at Belur and Halebidu are among India’s most impressive–but least known–historical sites. Both cities were a capitals during the days of the Hoysala Empire, but are well off the major tourist path. If you’re spending some time in South India, these temples should be on your itinerary.
