Ample of #Jain images strewn inside Sri Bheemeshwara #Hindu temple in Hanamkonda, Vemulawada, Rajanna Siricilla district, #Telangana which shows there was once a Jain temple here.
Pc: Srinivasa Kolikappa
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Pc: Srinivasa Kolikappa
#History #ConvertedTemples @ReclaimTemples
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Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple belongs to 9th century CE, built by Chalukya King Bhaddega during 850-895 CE. The temple is surrounded by a massive stone compound & boasts wonderful architecture, built in Nagara style.
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The temple is built on a raised platform with a mukhamandapa, an entrance hall & a Sanctum Sanctorum. The raised platform has a variety of rich carvings of Siva, Dasavataras & the Panchatantra stories.
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Photos of the temple in 1960s. Taken from 'Glory to Vemulawada Kshetra'. We can see how many Jain idols are there and how they are placed outside the main shrine.
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Pc: Srinivasa Kolikappa
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Pc: Srinivasa Kolikappa
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