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Mulagandha Kuti Vihar Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh

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Post published:March 7, 2015
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Mulagandha Kuti Vihar Sarnath is situated amidst brick ruins of ancient Sarnath, and is well known for its magnificent murals and frescos. This Buddhist Temple is relatively new and therefore offers a sharp contrast to the ruins of Sarnath; this temple also stands out with its distinct architecture which is nowhere near the style followed by Buddhist architecture. The Mulagandha Kuti Vihar Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh is particularly famous for its frescos and murals.

Sarnath (also known as Mrigadava, Migadaya, Rishipattana, Isipatana) is the deer park where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma. This is also the place where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna. Sarnath is located 13 kilometers north-east of Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh, India.

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Buddhist Temples Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh

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Buddhist Temples Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh

Sanchi is situated in the state of Madhya Pradesh in India. It lies at a distance of approximately 52 km from the capital city of Bhopal and 10 km from Vidisha. The major attractions of Sanchi include a number of Buddhist stupas, monasteries, temples and pillars. All these structures date back to somewhere between 3rd century BC and 12th century AD. The Mauryan emperor Ashoka founded all the stupas at Sanchi in the honor of Lord Buddha. They have the distinction of being included by UNESCO in its list of World Heritage Sites.

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Bull Temple in Banglore

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Post published:March 7, 2015
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The “Bull Temple” is found in Bangalore the capital of Karnataka. , the bull is honoured as Shiva’s mount in this temple on the same platform as the Vishvanath Temple. It is also called “Nandi temple”. The temple has a giant bull (4.6 metres tall), carved out of a single boulder. It is a sculptural masterpiece. In Kannada, Basava means bull, which gives the name Basavanagudi to the locality. The temple has a giant bull (4.6 metres tall), carved out of a single boulder. It is a sculptural masterpiece.

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Galtaji Temple in Jaipur Rajasthan

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Post published:March 7, 2015
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Galtiji is It is an ancient holy place. It is located in low hills. It encompasses temples, pavilions and holy kunds. The backdrop comprises of green vegetation which makes it marvelous place to visit. Sun God temple is an attraction here whose foundation was laid by Diwan Kriparam. The site also has a tank that remains full throughout the year because of the spring of pure water falling from ‘gaumukh’ (an exit shaped like the mouth of a cow).Come and take a dip in its holy kunds.

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Ambika Mata Temple in Udaipur Rajasthan

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Post published:March 7, 2015
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This little-known temple in Jagat village, about 50 km southeast of Udaipur, dates to 961 AD. Its numerous fine sculptures are in an excellent state of preservation. Ambika Mata is a Devi (Goddess) temple, with images of Durga and many other female divinities. Ambika, the principal image in the shrine, is a form of the mother goddess who is associated with Durga through her lion mount. She is also connected to the Jains through a vision in which she advised Vimala about building his Adinath temple at Mount Abu. Ambika Devi, a form of Goddess Durga is the presiding deity of the temple. The temple, located in a cleft of rock possesses a number of inscriptions. The earliest one, dated 961 AD, refers to a repair made to it. Today, the temple is preserved by the State Department of Archaeology and Museum, Rajasthan.

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