May 2016 – Stone stories
Month: May 2016
Ravana and Mount Kailash 3
Another image of Raavana shaking Kailash
This is another image of Raavana shaking mount Kailash.This was near the left side steps (Northern side) of the temple in Cave 16 – See earlier postings for description. and this
Ravana lifting Mount Kailash
Ravana lifting Mt.Kailash
This is the classic sculpture of Ravana lifting Mt Kailash at Ellora (Cave 16 -Kailash).I have been longing to see this iconic image for a long time. I have seen similar themes at Angkor Wat (Bantei Srei), Pattadakkal, Murudeshwar, etc.
For details about this episode, click here
For the theme in Belur Halebid click here
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Ravana and Mount Kailash – a Recap
[This is the second of my Recap series. The first one was on Mahishasuramardini. This is a compilation of my earlier photoblogs.] Ravana shaking Mount Kailash After severe penances and conquests, Ravana became very strong and arrogant. He went to the Himalayas, defeated his half-brother, Kubera and usurped his…
In "Angkor Wat"
Stories in Stone
Ravana shaking Mount Kailash Ravana Shaking Kailash, a pillar in Virupaksha Temple, Pattadakkal. After severe penances and conquests, Ravana became very strong and arrogant. He went to Himalaya, defeated his half-brother, Kubera and usurped his Pushpaka Vimana . On his return, he was overflying Mt. Kailash. Nandi advised Ravana to…
Ravana and Mount Kailash
Ravana trying to lift Kailash at Belur
Ravana at Halebidu
Earlier post on the same theme :https://stonestoriessite.wordpress.com/2016/03/02/ravana-lifting-mount-kailash/
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Ravana and Mount Kailash – a Recap
[This is the second of my Recap series. The first one was on Mahishasuramardini. This is a compilation of my earlier photoblogs.] Ravana shaking Mount Kailash After severe penances and conquests, Ravana became very strong and arrogant. He went to the Himalayas, defeated his half-brother, Kubera and usurped his…
In "Angkor Wat"
Ravana lifting Mount Kailash
This is the classic sculpture of Ravana lifting Mt Kailash at Ellora (Cave 16 -Kailash).I have been longing to see this iconic image for a long time. I have seen similar themes at Angkor Wat (Bantei Srei), Pattadakkal, Murudeshwar, etc. For details about this episode, click here For the theme…
In "ancient"
Ravana shaking Mount Kailash – Banteay Srei
Banteay Srei in Siem Reap,Cambodia is a unique temple. It is perhaps the only one not built by a king. It was built in the 10th century by a Rajguru, Yajnavaraha. It is called the jewel of Khmer architecture and represents a true blend of Khmer and India culture. Several…
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