This is the 4th Century Shiva temple in Nanjanagud, on the banks of the Kapila. The sky gave no indication of the impending downpour in the night.
Unlike the temples of Tamil Nadu, this temple is painted in the hues of the sandalwood, which is endemic to this region. This temple houses the invaluable historic jade Lingam, an offering by Tipu Sultan, a former ruler of Mysore.To view more spectacular skies from all over the world, click on Skywatch Friday.
Beautiful temple...happy sky watch to you.
ReplyDeletebeautiful images and interesting info too
ReplyDeleteWow this is an amazing temple. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteSWF
Amazing building.
ReplyDeletesuch interesting intricate architecture
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blue skies and the perfect backdrop for that magnificent temple! Superb capture as always! Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMagificient Temple! Beautiful sky too!
ReplyDeleteIts really a beautiful temple... i just wish they would allow us to photograph the inside too!
ReplyDeletelovely shots
ReplyDeleteWow - what a fabulous temple!
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ReplyDeleteterrific shot. so lovely.
ReplyDeletea magnificent temple. the blue sky is a perfect backdrop.
ReplyDeleteMagnificent! Great skyshot image. Glad to know a bit about this beautiful temple.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful temple! Great shots.
ReplyDeleteWonderful composition and photos. The Temple is beautiful as is the sky capture. Happy skywatching!
ReplyDeleteI like your first picture. Grand and magnificient against the clear blue sky.
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