Taken at the Khajuraho Western Group on October 22, 2015
I just got back from a trip to Khajuraho, Varanasi, and Sarnath, and I’ll be resuming posts–starting with pictures from this visit. Here is one of one of the details on the roof of one of the Western Group of temples. (The Western Group are the most well-preserved and extensive of the surviving temples.)
Taken in November of 2013 at Hampi (Virupaksha Temple)
Taken in November of 2013 at Hampi
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.
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.
Taken on June 24, 2015 at Jakhoo Temple in Shimla
Taken on June 24, 2015 in Shimla
Ram Mandir is the Hindu temple to the left of the frame.
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.
Taken on May 9, 2015 from Ram Temple Hill near Ramanagara.
Tiger Riding for Beginners 