Karen Xavier's Photography: Mahabalipuram: Temple Carvings

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Mahabalipuram: Temple Carvings

The place is strewn with carved temples like this... you can see one in the background too. Notice the base is solid rock, these ancient people must have really worked hard to create these monuments. Please click on the picture to enlarge it.

Other pictures in the Mahabalipuram series
First Glance
Graceful Sentries
Rock Elephant
Temple Entrance

5 comments:

Oakland Daily Photo said...: It must be thrilling to live somewhere where buildings as well as traditions can be thousands of years old.; October 9, 2011 at 2:42 PM
Gemel said...: I am always left speechless with such artwork, I think we have lost so much in this modern world.; October 9, 2011 at 5:00 PM
Randy said...: That is just amazing!; October 9, 2011 at 8:34 PM
Forest Dream Weaver said...: Karen,thank you for showing these beautiful ancient carvings.
Your photos are lovely as always!
Ruby; October 11, 2011 at 3:55 AM
EG CameraGirl said...: The workmanship is incredible!; October 12, 2011 at 5:34 PM