Kailashnath temple

Kailashnath Mahadev Statue is the first tallest Shiva temple in Asia. It is the second tallest Hindu deity after Garuda Bishnu Kencana Statue in Bali, Indonesia. It is situated in Sanga, on the border of the Bhaktapur and Kavrepalanchwok districts in Nepal, about 21 km from Kathmandu. It is the world’s fortieth-tallest statue. The temple is dedicated to lord shiva, the most powerful god in the Hindu religion. Table of Contents • • • • Attraction The main attraction of the Kailashnath Mahadev Statue temple is the tallest statue located at the height of Bhaktapur. The construction of the statue began in 2003 and was completed in 2010. It was constructed by Kamal Jain and Hill Take. The statue is 143 feet that is 43.5m tall made from copper, zinc, cement, and steel. This temple is considered as the second tallest Hindu deity after Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue in Bali, Indonesia. The temple has played a very important role in the uplifting tourism industry of Nepal since a large number of people visit this temple from all over the world and Nepal. The crowd can be witnessed in this temple during the weekends, National holidays and Hindu festivals. The establishment of this temple in Sanga has helped a lot to improve the financial status of local people by providing business with a large number of visitors. We would recommend you to visit this beautiful, attractive temple if you are near Bhaktapur area. The statue’s foundation is about 100 feet deep, which was necessary to ancho...

कैलाशनाथ महादेव 27°38′46″N 85°28′27″E / 27.6461°N 85.4743°E / 27.6461; 85.4743 Location Chitapol VDC, Sanga, Builder Kamal Jain, CEO of Hilltake Group of Companies Type Material Height 143 feet (44m) Beginningdate 2003 Completiondate 2010 Openingdate 21 June 2011 during Dedicatedto Lord Part of • • • • v • t • e Kailashnath Mahadev Statue ( कैलाशनाथ महादेव) is the second tallest The statue is 143 feet (43.5m) in height and was made using copper, zinc, concrete, and steel. Design and construction [ ] Designed to resemble images of the Hindu god, The statue's foundation is about 100 feet deep, which was necessary to anchor the structure into the ridge. Due to the threat of potential landslides, structures were also built for ground stabilization. Tourism [ ] About 5,000 visitors come to the statue on a weekday, and a significantly larger number visit on weekends, national holidays, and Hindu festivals. Due to the number of visitors the statue has contributed to religious tourism in Nepal, both locally and internationally, raised the economic activity of the local community, and has made an impact on the development of nearby villages. References [ ]

Nikita Rathore Nikita Rathore holds a BA and MA in History from Lady Shri Ram College and Delhi University respectively, and a postgraduate degree in History of Art from National Museum Institute. She has also worked as content writer and manager at Buzz Art Pvt Ltd. Currently, she is a doctoral research scholar, Department of History of Art, National Museum Institute. Kailash temple, located in the Ellora caves of Maharashtra, is one of the largest monolithic rock-cut shrine. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is known for its marvellous architecture. The walls of the Kailash temple are carved with the sculptures of various Hindu gods and goddesses, and include mythological episodes from the Puranas, Mahabharata and Ramayana. This image gallery brings together the architecture of the Kailash temple, with its gopuram (a monumental tower at the entrance of a Hindu temple) , nandi mandapa (pavilion of Shiva’s sacred bull Nandi), gudhamandapa (closed hall) and vimana (shrine), and the Shaiva sculptures carved on different parts of the temple. The selected sculptures highlight different aspects of Shiva: his aggressive forms like Tripurantakamurti and Gajantaka, benign forms like Kalarimurti and Ravananugrahamurti, and Shiva as Mahayogi (the great yogi), Lakulisha (the guru), Natesha and Ardhanrishvara. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Unless otherwise specified, all content is made available under the CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0 Licence, though additio...

It seems that it has become a custom for mainstream scholars to discredit ancient cultures around the globe. Numerous ancient sites point to the fact that ancient civilizations that lived on Earth thousands of years ago were extremely advanced and sophisticated. Proof of that is yet another ancient site that cannot be replicated with ease, even today, in the 21st century. The enigmatic Kailasa Temple at the Ellora Caves in Maharashtra, India has fascinated researchers and tourists for centuries. It is a breathtaking construction that points out that thousands of years ago, ancient cultures were far more advanced than what mainstream scholars are crediting them for. Everyone is trying to understand how the temple was built, cut out of the rocks, without the use of ‘modern’ technology. The temple symbolizes Mount Kailash, the home of Lord Shiva, one of the most important ancient Hindu deities. The Kailasa temple is the 16th from a total of 34 caves which were literally excavated out of the surrounding rock. Mainstream scholars indicate that the ancient caves were built sometime around the fifth and tenth centuries AD, but many others disagree suggesting the caves are much older. Many researchers believe that the builders of the Kailasa temple used a vertical excavation method in order to achieve what they did. They started at the top of the original boulders and worked their way downward carving out one of the most fascinating ancient temple complexes on the planet. But how ...

The Kailasanathar Temple (meaning:“Lord of the Cosmic Mountain”), is built in the tradition of Smartha worship of Shiva, Vishnu, Devi, Surya (Sun), Temple construction is credited to the Pallava dynasty, who had established their kingdom with Kanchipuram (also known as “Kanchi” or “Shiva Vishnu Kanchi”) as the capital city, considered one of the seven sacred cities under Hinduism. There was an interregnum when the Chalukya rulers defeated the Pallavas and occupied Kanchipuram. However, the Pallavas regained their territory and started expanding their capital city of Kanchipuram and built many temples of great magnificence. The only temple of this period which is extant is the Kailsahanathar Temple. The temple was built during 685-705AD. It is the first structural temple built in South India by Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha), and who is also known as Rajasimha Pallaveswaram. His son, Mahendravarman III, completed the front façade and the gopuram (tower). Prior temples were either built of wood or hewn into rock faces in caves or on boulders, as seen in Mahabalipuram. The Kailasanathar temple became the trend setter for other similar temples in South India. According to local belief, the temple was a safe sanctuary for the rulers of the kingdom during wars. A secret tunnel, built by the kings, was used as an escape route and is still visible. The temple has gone by other names such as Kachipettu Periya Thirukatrali (meaning: Stone Temple of Kachipettu, the old name for the p...

Kailash temple, also known as the Kailasa temple or Kailasanatha temple, is the world’s largest monolithic structure. It’s touted as one of the world’s greatest mysteries, with some believing it to be a product of alien technology due to its magnificent size, structure, and design. For most archaeologists and modern-day engineers, the Kailash temple is an architectural marvel and a representation of olden-day manpower and skilled dedication. In this article, we will unearth some interesting facts about the Kailash temple in Ellora, along with its history. Be prepared for some jaw-dropping facts and discoveries. Check out this post for more historical places in India. Where Is Kailash Temple? Table of Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • Kailash Temple is situated in the Charanandri hills of western India, 30km from the city of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. The temple is a part of the Ellora caves, one of the largest rock-cut religious cave complexes in the world. These caves have been declared a The magnificent Ellora caves comprise 34 rock-cut temples and monasteries covering more than 2km of land. These temples and monasteries were dug, carved out, and sculpted side by side in the face of a high basalt cliff. They are divided into three sections to serve three different religions — Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. The Kailash temple is the 16th temple in Ellora’s chain of 34 treasured monuments. Kailash Temple History The temple shares some similarities with the Virupaksha temp...

The Kailash is one of the largest rock-cut ancient Hindu temples located in Ellora, Maharashtra, India. A megalith carved out of one single rock, The Kailasa Temple is the only structure in the world which is craved from the top to bottom, it is notable for its vertical excavation—carvers started at the top of the original rock and excavated downward. The traditional methods were rigidly followed by the master architect which could not have been achieved by excavating from the front. The Kailasanatha temple (Cave 16) is one of the 34 cave temples and monasteries known collectively as the Ellora Caves. Its constructed is in 8th century by Rashtrakuta king Krishna I in 756-773 CE. The temple architecture shows traces of Pallava and Chalukya styles. The Aerial view of the top of the Ellora Temple is also visible and distinguishable easily. How to reach Air Pune is the nearest airport , Mumbai is also an option as there are many frequent buses and trains from there. Rail Aurangabad Railway station is well connected to Major cities from here you can hire an auto-riksha or a taxi for site seeing. Road Aurangabad is well connected to the major cities, from here you can hire an auto-riksha or a taxi for site seeing. Government run tourist buses are good option to explore Aurangabad, there is Daily ITDC Tour Bus Service To AJANTA & ELLORA. In Ellora package they cover Daulatabad Fort, Ghrishneshwar Temple (12th Jyotirlinga Shiva Temple), Ellora Caves, Khultabad (Aurangazeb Tomb), B...

Formed from a single block of excavated stone, Kailasa temple is considered one of the most impressive cave temples in India. The enormous structure is one of 34 cave temples and monasteries that are collectively known as the Ellora Caves. Located in the western region of Maharashtra, the caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and include monuments dating between 600 and 1000 CE. While there are many impressive structures on-site, it's the megalithic Kailasa temple that is perhaps the most well known. Renowned both for its size and impressive ornamentation, it's not entirely clear who had Kailasa temple built. While there are no written records, scholars generally attribute it to Rachtrakuta king Krishna I, who ruled from about 756 to 773 CE. This attribution is based on several epigraphs that connect the temple to “Krishnaraja,” though nothing written directly about the ruler contains information about the temple. While scholars have yet to discover its true origins, a medieval legend paints a romantic picture behind the mammoth temple. According to a story written in Katha-Kalpataru by Krishna Yajnavalki, when a king was severely ill, his queen prayed to the god Shiva that her husband would be cured. In return for his health, the queen vowed to construct a temple in Shiva's name and fast until the The king quickly got better and construction began on the temple, but to the couple's horror, they realized it would take years for the shikhara to emerge. Luckily, a clever en...

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