8c #ShoreTemple, built on the shore of #BayofBengal, #Mahabalipuram, #TN.

The temple was built by Narasimhavarman II of #Pallava dynasty. This temple is the earliest structural stone temple in South built out of rockcut stones with strong foundation of hard granite blocks 1/2

The temple is dedicated to #Shiva & #Vishnu. The outer wall is mounted with finely sculpted Nandis in a row. This #UNESCO world heritage site reflects the rich #heritage of #India.
Acc to PercyBrown, this temple is a landmark by day and a beacon by night 2/2
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7c #DurgaTemple located in #Aihole #Bagalkote, #Karnataka was built by #Chalukyas
The temple was not named after Durga devi. Durga means fort. Infact there is no idol of Durga inside the sanctum. Scholars opine that the temple must be dedicated to shiva/Vishnu 1/2

This round ended temple is built in Chalukya style incorporating #Dravida & #Nagara style too. The temple plan is oblong & exhibits #Gajaprasta style (elephant back).
Thus Aihole is acknowledged as "the cradle of experimentation in Temple Architecture." 2/2
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Ancient #AnantaShayanum temple, Savoi-Verem, Ponda, North #Goa
dedicated to Vishnu worshipped as AnantaShayana (reclining Vishnu resting on Adishesha). The idol inside the sanctum depicts Anantashayana with Lakshmi Devi at his feet & Brahma emerged on the lotus from his navel 1/2

This temple is unique as there is only a tiled pyramidal roof with no domes, plain plastered walls & 7rainbow colors on the silver plated intricate wooden carvings. The Temple emanates spiritual Aura amidst nature.
This is the only Ananta Temple in Goa 2/2
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13c #RamappaTemple #Hyderabad, #Telangana was built by General Rudra of Kakatiya dynasty.
The temple is dedicated to #Ramalingeshwara. The temple is built in Bhumija style using red sandstone. The columns built using Black basalt rock & the sanctum roof with floating bricks 1/2

The temple is named after Ramappa, the chief Architect. Perhaps this is the only temple in India named after it's Craftsman.
The temple has remained intact despite many attacks, wars & natural catastrophes
The temple is considered to be the Masterpiece art of Kakatiya dynasty 2/2

8c #Jogulamba & #Navabrahma temples situated on the banks of confluent rivers in #Gadwal #Telangana was built by Vinayaditya Chalukya in #Chalukya style.
The temple is considered to be one of the Shakti peethas. Jogulamba temple is dedicated to Parvati worshipped as Jogulamba 1/2

The 9 shrines of Navabrahma temple is dedicated to #Shiva.
The temple was subjected to Islamic destruction which was rebuilt after 600 yrs.
The temple is historically significant with its architectural expertise & stands testimonial to Chalukya Art & culture. 2/2 @RohiniMithra

12c #Airavateshwara temple, Darasuram, TN was built by #RajaRajaChola II.
The #Shiva temple got its name after Airavata, the elephant of Indra
The temple is built of Stones & has 2 Sun dials which are incorporated as the wheels of chariot with stone horses in the Tiru mantapa 1/2

The Pristine temple was even larger than the present one as some of them are in ruins. The temple was devastated by Delhi Sultanates namely Khilji, Khusrau Khan & Tughlaq in 14c which was restored by Vijayanagara rulers.
This temple is one of the 'Great Living Chola Temples' 2/2

#Badavilinga is a small shrine located in #Hampi #Karnataka built during #Vijayanagara era by an impoverished peasant woman.Hence the temple known as Badavilinga(Badava means poor in Kannada)
A 3 mtr height Shivalinga inside the shrine the largest #monolithic Stone structure 1/2

The pedestal of Shivalinga submerged in water bcz, a water channel of Tungabhadra river flows through it. A Thin line has been carved on linga depicting 3eyes of Shiva.
Shivalinga has remained intact despite many attacks.
An elderly priest performs Pooja with lot of devotion 2/2

Lingaraja temple, Bhubaneshwar Odisha dedicated to Lingaraja, worshipped as Harihara, a combined form of Vishnu & Shiva. The deity inside the sanctum is Swayambhu. Originally, the deity was under a mango tree as per Ekamra Purana.Thus Bhubaneshwar also known as Ekamra Kshetra 1/2

The present temple was built in 11c while the deity dates back to 6c as per the Purana. The temple was built by #Somavamshi dynasty in #Kalinga architecture blended with local style of Odisha.
The temple complex has 50 other small shrines built out of sandstone and laterite. 2/2

7-8c Kailasanathar temple, kanchipuram, TN built by King Narasimhavarman II of Pallava Dynasty.
The temple was built in Pallava architecture.
This is the first structural temple built in SouthIndia which has served as the masterpiece for the construction of other temples. 1/2

Kailasanathar temple is a stone structure where granite has been used for its foundation. Shivalinga in the main shrine also made out of granite. Sculptures are made out of sandstone. Every pillar in the temple is carved with a lion which is the signature stamp of Pallavas. 2/2

Nelluvaya Dhanwantari temple, Thrissur, Kerala is believed to be as old as Guruvayur temple.
The Presiding deity is Dhanwantari, the incarnation of Vishnu. He is considered to be the God of Ayurvedic Medicine. He obliterates diseases & restores good health to his devotees
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Ancient #Chintamani temple Anegundi, Koppala, K'taka is dedicated to #Shiva. Inside the sanctum, one can witness a very unique #Shivalinga with Sri chakra carved on it.
Temple venue is connected with Ramayana. It is said that this is the place where Rama met Hanuman & Sugriva 1/2

The Cave in the temple complex is where Rama & hanuman made strategies to kill #Vali & shot him with the arrow during the fight b/w #Sugriva & Vali.

The temple emanates spiritual Aura amidst nature and the footprints of Rama has made the place sacred. 2/2
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9c Katarmal Sun temple near Almora, Uttarakhand situated on the hills of Kumaon. The temple is built in Nagara style by Katyuri King Katarmalla.
This temple is considered to be the 2nd significant sun temple after Konark Sun temple and the only sun temple built on hill top. 1/2

The Presiding deity of Katarmal temple is Surya and there are 44 small shrines around the main shrine which are dedicatd to Shiva Parvati, Lakshmi Narayana etc. The temple offers scenic view of the valley.
Katarmal Sun temple is a national monument protected by ASI.
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Thirunelli temple in the tranquil valley of Brahmagiri hills is one of the ancient temples in Kerala dedicated to Vishnu & believed that the idol was installed by Brahma. There is also a cave where Shiva is worshipped. Papanashini river believed to dissolve the sins of devotees.

16c Veerabhadra temple,Lepakshi,AP was built in Vijayanagara style by the then governors of Vijayanagara during the reign of King Achyutaraya.
The temple showcases the then engineering skills of the artisans who have crafted hooded serpent shading Shivalinga, monolithic Nandi 1/2

The hanging pillar in the temple is considered to be the engineering marvel which ensures the smooth movement of a thin cloth/paper under the pillar.
The place is also having religious importance as it is connected to Ramayana
The temple is recognized as the National monument 2/2

19c #PancharatnaGobinda/Shyam Rai temple, Puthia village, Rajshahi district, #Bangladesh was built by Puthia Queen.

The temple derived it's name from the 5 striking pyramidal spires considered as 5 ratnas (gems) of which the central one is octaganal & the rest 4 are square. 1/2

Outer walls of Pancharatna Gobinda temple are decorated with terracotta designs.

The Architecture was inspired by 18c Kantanaga temple & Islamic style. The Presiding deity is Krishna

This temple with its superior figurines & motifs was the first of its kind in Bangla. 2/2

11c Chausath Yogini/Ekkatarso Mahadeva temple, Morena, MP was built by King Devapala.
The temple was once the centre for providing education in astrology & mathematics.The outer walls had niches of yoginis which might hav lost during modification. The Presiding deity is shiva 1/2

The uniqueness of Chausath Yogini/Ekkatarso Mahadeva temple, Madhya Pradesh, is both the outer walls & the inner sanctum are built in circular shape which has withstood tremors. It is said that the Parliament of India was built inspired by this circular temple structure. 2/2

Chausath Yogini temple,Hirapur,Odisha which has housed 64 yoginis & main deity Kali was built by Rani Hiradevi.
The temple is a hypaethral structure with no roof as tantric rituals involve worshipping Pancha bhutas.
Yoginis on the niches of the wall depicts the victory of Shakti

12c Chennakeshava Temple, Belur, KA commissioned by Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana.
The temple was built in Nagara Dravida style. Presiding deity is Keshava & sculptures mainly depict feminine mystique
The temple plundered by Delhi Sultanates which was restored by Vijayanagara kings

13c Ananta Vasudeva temple, Odisha was built by Queen Chandrika.
Inside the sanctum, Black granite stone idols of Krishna, Balarama & Subhadra is worshipped. The temple architecture is similar to that of very famous Lingaraja temple.
The temple was restored in 17c by Marathas.

Yaganti Uma maheshwara temple, Andhra Pradesh was built by King Harihara Bukka of Vijayanagara Empire.
The temple houses the idol of Shiva & Parvati United together in the form of Ardhanareeshwara.

The temple is popular for it's growing Nandi & Pushkarini is the main attraction.

12c Tarakeshwar Temple, Hangal, KA is dedicated to Shiva.
The temple was originally built by kadambas but made significant changes by Kalyani chalukyas influenced by Hoysala architecture.
Elaborately carved Lotus in the ceiling of Navaranga supported by 8pillars is the masterwork

19c 9 spired Dakshineswar Kali temple, kolkata was built on the banks of Hooghly river by Rani Rashmoni.
Temple is dedicated to Bhavatarini Kali & there're 12 shrines of Shiva in the premises. The temple is popular as Sri Ramakrishna paramhansa served as priest in this temple.

Jakhoo temple located on Jakhoo hills of Shimla is an ancient temple dedicated to Hanuman.
The place is Historically significant as Hanuman stopped here to rest while he was on the quest for sanjeevni herb.
In 2010, Hanuman statue of 108ft tall was unveiled in its courtyard.

12c Kopeshwar Shiva temple, Khidrapur in Maharashtra was built by King Gandaraditya.
The temple has also housed Vishnu idol (Dhopeshwar)
Swargamantapa has an intricately carved open circular ceiling of 14ft in diameter which is meant to let out the smoke during Yagna.
Incredible.

8c Masroor complex has the cluster of 15 monolithic rock cut temples located in the Kangra river valley of Himachal Pradesh.
It is built in Nagara style & the main shrine is dedicated to Rama, Sita & Lakshmana.
Sometimes Masroor temples are referred as the Ellora of Himachal.

#Saraswati temple is located in the tropical paradise of #Bali, #Indonesia which is renowned for its exotic culture & #Hindu temples.
This #temple was commissioned in 1951 & designed by a well known #Balinese sculptor.
The temple is acclaimed for its enthralling #lotus pond.

13c Konark Sun temple,Odisha is a striking model of artistic proficiency.
The temple is depicted as the giant stone chariot with 24 decorative wheels pulled by 7 horses.
Even in its partially ruined state, the temple has remained intact & serve as a symbol of incredible heritage.