Visiting Pattadakal group of monuments in Karnataka – The university of temple architecture of India

Although we have visited several ancient temples of India so far. Many of which have simply left us spell bound. I struggled to grasp the details in the Jain Temple of Ranakpur and the temple of Halebidu in Hoysala Kingdom. While I was left gasping looking at the carvings of the Temple Complex of Khajuraho … Read more

Ranakpur Jain temple – a magnificence of spiritual serenity and artistic grace

Jain Temple 9

Although Rajasthan is full of architectural marvel, Ranakpur Jain Temple stands atop all. Since, the Ranakpur Jain temple is a unique example of architectural brilliance and spiritual serenity combined into one. And this makes it one of the finest ancient temples in India. Actually there are several jain temples in Rajasthan. And overall brilliantly built … Read more