December 7, 2009

Nellikai Basavanna

This Huge 1000 Year old Monolith Statue of the Bull is on Nandi Hills. Its called Neelikai Bassavanna (Bassavanna means bull) and measures 10 Feet long and 6 Feet Height Carved in Chola's style. This is called Nellikai Basavanna as there is a Nellikai Tree (Phyllanthus Emblica) infront of this statue.

15 comments:

  1. What a terrific shot, Sam, as always! I do love seeing your photos of some of the marvelous, old places and statuary! Living in such a "young" country, it is doubly fascinating to realize people were creating/building such magnificent places/statues/etc. so very long ago. It's why I loved traveling in Greece and Europe, just wish I could have gotten to India as well! Your shots are the next best thing!

    Have a great week!

    Sylvia

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  2. what a wonderful statue - great shot

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  3. Cool photo,it truly is a wonder. Great photo.

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  4. Very impressive. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. That is just impressive. Really intrigues me. Wow.

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  6. Such beautiful antiquity in every stone.

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  7. that was truly an interesting post and truly a sharp photography. great job.

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  8. Beautifully captured Samson.
    Try to sharpen it a bit
    and Clarify it. I will love stunning

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  9. Wonderful photo - love the texture.

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  10. Really a fascinating item. Nice shot.

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  11. I love the photo, but I'm even more intrigued by the story of the shrine. I'm hoping to do some research and learn more.

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  12. Wow, this is an amazing statue and picture.

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