Taken October 22, 2015 at Khajuraho
This mythical beast adorns the plinth at Jagadambi Temple in the Western Group of Temples at Khajuraho. I hope its breath was not foul.
DAILY PHOTO: Jagadambi Leogryph
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DAILY PHOTO: Darbhanga Palace of Varanasi
Taken on October 24, 2015 at Varanasi
Back in the day, it was common for Hindu royalty from all over India to maintain a palace in Varanasi so that they could make their Ganges pilgrimage in style. Some of these palaces have deteriorated in abandonment, others have been sold or donated, and a few are still owned by a trusts connected with the original owners.
One of the most grandiose is the one that once belonged to the Raj Darbhanga–a royal family from the Bihar area. The Darbhanga Palace was purchased by Clarks Hotel Group with the intention of putting in a luxury hotel.
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DAILY PHOTO: Nepali Mandir
Taken October 24, 2015 in Varanasi
The Nepali Temple (Nepali Mandir) is located near the Lalita Ghat, between the main ghat (Dashaswamedh Ghat) and the big burning ghat (Manikarnika Ghat.) It’s construction is red brick with black wood, and the wood carvings are ornate. This 19th century temple is dedicated to Shiva, and–like the sandstone temples at Khajuraho–feature eroticism as one of its subjects.
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DAILY PHOTO: Ganga Aarti
DAILY PHOTO: Dhamekh Stupa and the Sarnath Ruins
Taken October 25, 2015 at Sarnath
Sarnath is the location of the Buddha’s first sermon, and is one of the four major pilgrimage sites for Buddhist.
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DAILY PHOTO: The Colorful Side of Khajuraho
Taken on October 22, 2015 at Khajuraho
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DAILY PHOTO: Darbhanga Ghat by Night
Taken on October 24, 2015 at Varanasi
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DAILY PHOTO: Sunrise Over The Ganges
DAILY PHOTO: The Erotic Artwork of Khajuraho
Title: “A kiss so good his head exploded” Taken at Khajuraho on October 22, 2015
If it’s not apparent from the title, this post features sculptures of a graphic nature. If you tend toward the puritanical, turn back now or be introduced to the wild side of ancient Indian sexual positions.
I love the theme of covering one’s eyes–just not all that carefully.
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DAILY PHOTO: Kandariya-Mahadeva Roof Details
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.)
