This giant statue of Ganesha (Elephant God) is carved out of a huge boulder and is found at the northeastern slope of the Hemakuta hill in Hampi. The belly of this statue resembles a Bengal gram (Kadalekalu, in local language) and hence the name Kadlekalu Ganesha.
This 4.5 meters (15 feet) tall monolithic statue is one among the largest sculptures in Hampi and dates back 15th century.
This seated Ganesha sculpture is four armed, and bears in each hand a tusk, goad, noose and a bowl of sweetmeats, respectively. its belly and the snout is destroyed by the invaders in late 15th century, they suspected it to hide jewels and gold inside. (see picture below)
The monolith is enshrined in a simple sanctum (below picture) with a vestibule and an open ornate pillared pavilion in front. The tall slender pillars are sculpted with depictions of various Hindu gods and goddesses and mythical themes. The pillared hall is a vantage point to survey the surroundings, especially the Hampi Bazaar and the foothills of Matanga Hill.
Wow, that green lighting is cool.
ReplyDeleteI agree Rebecca :)
ReplyDeleteWow - fabulous shots of this lovely statue!
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Fantastic captures as always, Sam, and what a magnificent statue! Terrific! Hope your week is going well! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
oh what a lovely background and capture!
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http://alwaysfilipina.blogspot.com/2011/03/new-crosstitch-kit.html
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Week is off to a good start Sylvia, hope the same from you.... thanks for stopping by
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Wow - this is amazing! I always LOVE the many wonders of nature we see each Wednesday. Thanks so much for contributing.
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ABC Team
Grade A post! This is indeed GRAND!
ReplyDeleteFour armed??? 8-} like a woman and a housevife :))
ReplyDeleteNice to whatch Anthony, and it was also lovely to se your beautiful vife again. Give her a hug from me :-)
@ mrsnesbitt
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you liked the post, thanks for stopping by :)
@ Tumblewords
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You always put a smile on my face Anne :), ya sure will give your hug to my wife ;)
ReplyDeletethat is one massive rock. i could use 4 arms...
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What a wonderful post. Very interesting and informative. I trul enjoy your post as you share so many great things from that area.
ReplyDeleteWhat stunning photos.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful statue! Love the lighting. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the visit and nice comment.
wow! that is humongous....:) Great to be here. Hope you can take a look at my ABC Wednesday entry as well. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! The carvings from stone always amaze me.
ReplyDeleteSamson - These are just such FANTASTIC images. That green is just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing these at The Creative Exchange this week. Such wonderful work!
Have a wonderful evening.
lisa.
thanks for sharing some points of beauty
ReplyDeleteThats truly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBhupesh
Artfully photographed images! Wonderful, interesting post!
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ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit ROG
@ LV
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you liked the post :)
@ Donnie
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@ Rajesh
Thanks pal
@ Eden
Thank you
@ Dhemz
ReplyDeleteit sure is humongous, thanks for stopping by, i liked your ABC Wednesday entry too
@ Kate
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@ Lisa
Thanks Lisa
@ Bhupesh
Thanks buddy
@ Pat
Thank you Pat
Quite interesting.
ReplyDeleteGreat captures of the magnificent statue and the beautiful lighting!
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