Vidyashankara Temple(1342 AD) at Sringeri

The Vidyashankara temple was built in commemoration of the pontiff Vidyashankara, around 1357-58 C.E.The temple hall features 12 pillars designated for the 12 signs of the zodiac. Windows and doors along the temple walls are arranged such that equinoxes sunrise views reach the deity. The northern and southern gates enable the sunrise view from the hall during solstices.The niches in the temple have a number of sculptures from Hindu, Buddhist and Jain mythologies. Inscriptions in the temple record contributions made by several Vijayanagara emperors but the temple was probably built on an earlier Hoysala site as it combines Hoysala and Vijayanagara architectural features. The temple architecture is also an exhibition of the astronomical expertise of medieval south Indian temple builders.

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Comment by Aditya Dogra on January 22, 2013 at 4:51pm: Thanks Deepesh

Comment by Deepesh Velachery on January 17, 2013 at 1:37pm: Excellent capture!

Comment by Aditya Dogra on January 17, 2013 at 2:58am: Thanks Anita and Hilda

Comment by hilda murray on January 17, 2013 at 2:20am: well detailed image,superb capture

Comment by Anita Berghoef on January 16, 2013 at 10:44pm: Beautiful capture and details, Aditya.

Comment by Aditya Dogra on January 16, 2013 at 9:16pm: Thanks Eva and Vrinda for your comments.

Comment by EVA.CANTRELL on January 16, 2013 at 6:31pm: don't know how this happened below lol

Comment by EVA.CANTRELL on January 16, 2013 at 6:27pm: Comment by EVA.CANTRELL just now Delete Comment

this must have taken them so long to do and so perfect what a great site to see thankyou Aditya

Comment by vrinda on January 16, 2013 at 12:24pm: this one is at the top of my list of places to visit,thanks

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