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In the city of bliss!!!
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

 Location : Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Built in the 16th century by the kings of the then Kingdom of Travancore.

On the way to the temple...

Road to East Nada; East Gopuram also seen

I was pretty lucky to visit the place a couple of months back and was amused to see the aesthetics there. As I have not visited any of the wonders of the world in real, this happen to be a real wonder for my eyes.

 

In the road side ...

 

 

No need of any caption or foot notes i think, because these pictures will speak to you. These snaps are made from the shops laid on the roadside.

Though I am not that good in photography, am just trying to share some good moments I had. A special thanks for the shop keeper who allowed me to capture these for which I had to pay my ears. He was such a nonstop talker.

 

Approaching East nada

Standing on these steps, under the hot burning sun, i have spent hours watching the beauty of the sculptures.I was almost fully tanned when my family people found me after the trip.!!!

 

Gopuram

sculpture on the gopuram,east nada

Magnified view of the above picture

Finer are the sculptures, even the minute details of human figures, animals are obvious and cannot be described by a human tongue.. I wonder, what a talented, hard working and patient sculptors were they.

History : Foundation laid in 1566.

              It is a 100 foot, seven -tier gopuram

              Architectural style: Dravidian architecture

NB: It is recorded that 4000 sculptors, 6000 labourers and 100 elephants worked for a period of 6 months to finish the construction of the sreebalippura (the oblong corridor) and was during this period the gopuram was also made.

Deity

Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu(Sree Padmanabha). Sree Padmanabha lies on the five hooded serpent (Anantha) with the right hand on Shiva lingam and Brahma seated on the lotus emerges from the navel of the Lord. Deity being another beautiful depiction of history and creativity .

image taken from here

the IncRedibLe

 Kerala, a tiny state situated in the very south west of Indian subcontinent is rich in culture and traditions. 
The place is unique in unity in diversity because Hindus, Muslims and Christians play a vital role in laying such a unique culture here... 

Temple art and mural paintings are the incredible ones and am pretty interested in them as it is really amazing to see reciting the saga of love, life, self and soul...

(Sruthi Haridas photography)

  Last week I got a chance to be in Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple where I have been longing to be for many years. Felt like am in the heaven.I should say that it’s really incredible. Eyes were not enough to enjoy the beauty there … those beautifully lit lamps, sacred idol, mural paintings, wooden works, golden pillar are all beyond the definitions of beauty.

Mural painting(Sruthi Haridas photography)

I wonder how those great men created a beautiful history on the walls with vegetable colors and pigments...Those unknown artists and great architects should have been appreciated...In the ancient age, with the limits of technology, if they could carve a temple like this means they are so talented people right?.

My brain and synapses were busy enjoying the creativity in and around the temple. Air full of prayers and Carnatic music soothes our mind and along with the architectural beauty has a magnetic effect attracting a huge crowd of pilgrims...

(Sruthi Haridas photography)

 Walking in and around the place, appreciating the aesthetic  ancient Indian culture was a refreshing act which made me remember –God is love…It’s not in those pillars were we have to search for but inside ourselves and within those creative men. So, I believe that if you could find beauty within you and others and love everyone unconditionally expecting nothing back, then it is sacred.