Month: August 2012

Solarium in Jamnagar, Gujarat

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  About Solarium in Jamnagar, Gujarat : Solarium was sponsored by late Lt. Col. His highness Maharaja Jam Saheb Shri Sir Ranjitsinhji of Navanagar State in the year 1934. It was designed by Dr. Jean Saidam, a French Engineer. Approximately Rs. 6 lacs were spent to build this solarium. Actually there were total three solariums in … Read more

Jamnagar Shantinath Mandir in Gujarat

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About Jamnagar Shantinath Mandir in Gujarat : Temples in India as much as all over the world are thought to be the religious place of worship for the Hindus. Such places are generally found to belong to the Hindu Deities. This is where the specialty of the Temples in Jamnagar lies. A number of such Holy … Read more

Gowda Temple in Aihole, Karnataka

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The Gowda temple dedicated to Goddess Bhagavati is built on similar lines as the Lad Khan temple. Standing on a high molded base, the Gowda temple houses sixteen plain pillars. About Gowda Temple : The Gowda Temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavati and is located to the north of the Jain temples. Belonging to the 12th … Read more

Ravanphadi Cave in Aihole, Karnataka

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Ravana cave is one of the oldest rock cut temples in Aihole, is located south east of Hucchimalli temple. This temple dates back to the 6th century, with a rectangular shrine, with two mantapas.

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Hucchimalli Temple in Aihole, Karnataka

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Hucchimalli Temple is said to be one of the earliest groups of temples at Aihole, built in the 7th century shows an evolution in the temple plan, the entrance hall in front of the sanctum was introduced for the first time here. About Hucchimalli Temple : Huchimalli temple at Aihole, built in the 7th century shows … Read more