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Kailash Temple, Ellora cave temple complex

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Kailash Temple, Ellora cave temple complex



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It is a megalith carved out of one single black granite rock. It is estimated that about 400,000 tons of rocks was scooped out over years to construct this monolithic structure. It was built in the 8th century by the Rashtrakuta king Krishna I .

The Kailash Temple is notable for its vertical excavation—carvers started at the top of the original rock, and excavated downward, exhuming the temple out of the existing rock. The traditional methods were rigidly followed by the master architect which could not have been achieved by excavating from the front.



Source: Aryavart
 
At ELLORA , 34 cave temples were carved out of the hillside with hand tools. Only 12 of these 34 caves in the centre are the most impressive. The massive Kailash Temple (cave 16) is nearly one a half times taller than the Parthnon and occupies almost twice its area. It is believed that it was constructed by excavating approx. 200,000 tones of rock and is possible the world's largest monolithic structure. Representing Shiva's Himalayan home, the temple is exquisitely sculpted with scenes from Hindus mythology, each pulsing with drama, energy and passion. The Kailash Temple situated near the village of Ellora. It is considered as one of the most astonishing 'buildings' in the history of architecture. This temple is the world's largest monolithic structure carved from one piece of rock and the rock - hewn temples and monasteries of Ellora that lies just 30 kms from Aurangabad.. Kailash Temple at cave 16, were a big Shiva-linga (form of Lord Shiva) is worshiped. It is the biggest building carved in a stone in the whole world. is a part of Ellora Cave Complex. The Kailasanatha temple is the world's largest monolith structure that was literally scooped out of the hill side. Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of a giant lingam in the garba griha. Beautiful sculptures from Ramayana and Mahabharatha are carved on the walls of this cave temple.

One sad note that Ellora caves are derelict. Japanese money has flowed to Ajanta, but ellora has been neglected. If you want to see it please visit it as soon as possible.
 
Kailasanathar Temple, Kancheepuram

Every temple is built with a purpose..

In Kailasanathar Temple, there are so many empty mandapams all around the temples. People casually see this structure and go off. But if they make it a point to sit on this "places " immediately with in a minute, they will notice that the mind becomes "No mind in No time" and all the inner traffic stops as if stopped by external force. So any one can reach this no mind, if a person can sit in absolute no mind for an hour, so many happens inside his being..Enjoy them..

Kailasanathar is a shorter version of Ellora..
 
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