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chepopedu grants

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Copper plates..Chepopedu grants (Tamra Patras)- these are legal documents of ancient era often recording royal orders (raja- sasanas) typically tax exempted land grants mainly to religious institutions & figures. Those lands were called Bramhadeyas (when donated to Brahmins), Devadanas (when donated to Gods) & Agraharas (when given as settlements to priests). These copper plates are long, designed in landscape format. A legal document spreads on several plates, those were joined by a ring passing through a hole made in each of the plates and soldered with a seal containing royal emblem, Insignia (Raja-mudra for authenticity). Even though Tamra patras were used all over ancient India, they are discovered in huge numbers in South India.  Below is the image of 15-16th Century CE Śrīśailam Copper plate grant of Kopana written in Sanskrit language (Nāgarī script) found at ancient Ghanṭā-maṭhaṁ at #Srisailam, #kurnool district, #AndhraPradesh. It records gift of a vil...
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Bhringi*#Bhringi, one of the Ganas of Lord Shiva at Rameshwara temple, Keladi, Sagar #Shimoga . #Karnataka . 16th centuryThe Rameshwara temple is one of the few temples that features the carvings of sage Bhringi, the great sage & bhaktha of Shiva who is cursed by Parvathi. The Rameshwara temple is one of the few temples that features Bhringi, the great sage & bhaktha of Shiva who is cursed by Parvathi. Cursed for the fact that he recognized only Shiva & not Shakti, but later realizes that there is no Shiva without Shakti vice versa. For that he is given a 3rd leg to support himself. This sculpture of Bhringi is unique to the Keladi Rameshwara temple.

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Jewel of Hampi*The Jewel of Hampi- The Iconic Stone Chariot.* Magnificent iconic Stone Chariot in Vittala Temple Complex dedicated to Garuda represents the artistic craftsmanship of Vijayanagara Era! A massive stone structure in the shape of a chariot, said to be the largest of its kind in the world. Marvel at the intricate stone carvings, exquisite pillars, & the iconic stone chariot, all showcasing the artistic brilliance of the Vijayanagara Empire. Built inside the Vittala Temple Complex, the beautiful chariot is dedicated to Garuda ( vehicle of Lord Vishnu)The massive sculpture of Garuda, Bhagwan Vishnu’s escort once was seated atop the chariot but it is empty at the present date.Stone Chariot was built in the 16th century by the orders of King Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara Empire. The emperor is said to have been impressed by the Sun temple of Konark during the war with Kalinga and wanted to recreate a similar one in Hampi.Stone Chariot is an iconic monument located in front of Vijaya Vittala Temple in Hampi, central Karnataka. Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stone Chariot is a shrine dedicated to Garuda, the official vehicle of Lord Vishnu. Design: Built in Dravidian style, chariot has carvings depicting mythical battle scenes. Standing on two giant 4 wheels, elephants are seen pulling the chariot. Stone Chariot is made of multiple smaller stones assembled to perfection. Stone Chariot was partially damaged by invading Bahamany army towards the end of Vijayanagara Empire.History: Stone Chariot was built in the 16th century by the *orders of King Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara Empire*. The emperor is said to have been impressed by the Sun temple of Konark during the war with Kalinga and wanted to recreate a similar one in Hampi.Recently released INR 50 currency notes of India have stone chariot images.

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Dancing Lord shiva

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A Dancing Shiva from Ambari, Gawhati at present in the Assam State Museum, Gawhati...  The beauty of this Murti is the depiction of Natraja (Shiva) dancing on just a toe on Nandi's back... A Few also therefore also call it Rishabhnartana murti... Another notable feature is the calm and serene look along with a lithe slimness despite the energy of the entire composition as also the depiction of the "kankal" skeletal figure and a gana on either side at the Bottom  "Distinctive features: dancing ON his vahana, the bull Nandi, who seems to have raised his hoof ‘to join the dance’! Ayudhas in the hu hands of dancing Siva: Khadga, Khetaka, kapala, trishula, danda, shakti, khatvanga, nagapasha.   On His left side a dancing Bhootagana caries a trident, a waterpot on his shoulder... Caries Cymbals with his right hand. 
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