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Mahishasuramardhini Mandapa is an example of Dravidian rock-cut architecture dating from the late 7th century, of the Pallava dynasty. It is a rock-cut cave temple located on a hill, near a lighthouse, along with other caves in Mamallapuram. Mamallapuram, also popularly known as Mahabalipuram, is a small village to the south of Chennai, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is part of the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Interior of Mahisamardini cave, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
Vishnu in a reclining pose lying on a serpent in Mahishasura mardini cave temple.
Mahishasuramardhini mandapa is an example of Indian rock-cut architecture dating from the late 7th century, of the Pallava dynasty. It is a rock-cut cave temple located on a hill, near a lighthouse, along with other caves in Mamallapuram. It is the one of the finest testimonials of ancient Vishwakarma Sthapathis (Vishwakarma sculpture). Mamallapuram, also popularly known as Mahabalipuram, is a small village to the south of Chennai, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is part of the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1984. This Cave Temple has many interesting architectural features of which three exquisitely carved reliefs on the cave walls of three sanctums are prominent. One is of Vishnu reclining on the seven hooded serpent, Adisesha, another of Durga, the main deity of the cave temple slaying the buffalo headed demon Mahishasura, and the third sanctum also has a sculpture of Vishnu. The cave also depicts many scenes from the Puranas (Hindu mythology stories in Sanskrit dating from the 5th century AD).
According to legend, Durga killed the demon Mahishasura, who was considered unconquerable. Hence, following his slaying, she was given the title Mahishasuramardhini (conqueror of Mahisha). The granite-carved cave temple depicts the goddess Mahishasuramardhini, considered an incarnation of the goddess Durga, and is named after her as Mahishasuramardhini Cave Temple. The cave's interior relief depicts this battle. The goddess is shown riding a lion, her several arms holding a bow and arrow, pursuing the retreating Mahisha with his followers.
The cave is dated to the period of king Narasimhavarman Mahamalla (630–668 AD) of the Pallava dynasty, after whom the town is also named. The cave architecture is also said to be a continuation of the great religious themes that were carved in Western India. The cave reflects a transitional style of architecture in its columns mounted on seated lions and frescoes carved on the walls inside the cave which evolved during the rule of Pallava kings Mahendra Varman I and Rajasimha or Narasimhavarman I known as Mamalla. This style was continued by Mamalla's son Parameshvaravarman I. Historical research has also confirmed that Mahabalipuram town came to be established only after it was named after Mamalla and the caves and rathas are all attributed to his reign during the year 650 AD.
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Mahishamardini Cave, Mahabalipuram
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Mahishasuramardhini Cave, Mahabalipuram
Mahishasuramardhini mandapa is an example of Indian rock-cut architecture dating from the late 7th century, of the Pallava dynasty. It is a rock-cut cave temple located on a hill, near a lighthouse, along with other caves in Mamallapuram. It is the one of the finest testimonials of ancient Vishwakarma Sthapathis (Vishwakarma sculpture). Mamallapuram, also popularly known as Mahabalipuram, is a small village to the south of Chennai, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is part of the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1984. This Cave Temple has many interesting architectural features of which three exquisitely carved reliefs on the cave walls of three sanctums are prominent. One is of Vishnu reclining on the seven hooded serpent, Adisesha, another of Durga, the main deity of the cave temple slaying the buffalo headed demon Mahishasura, and the third sanctum also has a sculpture of Vishnu. The cave also depicts many scenes from the Puranas (Hindu mythology stories in Sanskrit dating from the 5th century AD).
According to legend, Durga killed the demon Mahishasura, who was considered unconquerable. Hence, following his slaying, she was given the title Mahishasuramardhini (conqueror of Mahisha). The granite-carved cave temple depicts the goddess Mahishasuramardhini, considered an incarnation of the goddess Durga, and is named after her as Mahishasuramardhini Cave Temple. The cave's interior relief depicts this battle. The goddess is shown riding a lion, her several arms holding a bow and arrow, pursuing the retreating Mahisha with his followers.
The cave is dated to the period of king Narasimhavarman Mahamalla (630–668 AD) of the Pallava dynasty, after whom the town is also named. The cave architecture is also said to be a continuation of the great religious themes that were carved in Western India. The cave reflects a transitional style of architecture in its columns mounted on seated lions and frescoes carved on the walls inside the cave which evolved during the rule of Pallava kings Mahendra Varman I and Rajasimha or Narasimhavarman I known as Mamalla. This style was continued by Mamalla's son Parameshvaravarman I. Historical research has also confirmed that Mahabalipuram town came to be established only after it was named after Mamalla and the caves and rathas are all attributed to his reign during the year 650 AD.
Source: Wikipedia
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மகிஷாசுரமர்த்தினி குகை கோவில் | Mahishasuramardini Cave Temple Mahabalipuram
மகிஷாசுரமர்த்தினி குகை கோவில் | Mahishasuramardini Cave Temple Mahabalipuram
மாமல்லபுரம் மகிஷாசுரமர்த்தினி மண்டபம் என்பது, காஞ்சிபுரம் மாவட்டத்தில், தமிழ்நாட்டின் கிழக்குக் கடற்கரை ஓரத்தில் அமைந்துள்ள பண்டைத் துறைமுக நகரான மகாபலிபுரத்தில் உள்ள பல குடைவரைக் கோயில்களுள் ஒன்று. இது கடற்கரைக் கோயிலுக்கு வடக்கில் அமைந்துள்ள பாறை ஒன்றில் குடையப்பட்டுள்ளது. மிகவும் சிறிய இக்குடைவரை. இது இராசசிம்ம பல்லவன் காலத்தைச் சேர்ந்தது எனக் கருதப்படுகிறது. இக்குடைவரையின் பின் சுவரில் கொற்றவையின் சிற்பம் செதுக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. இதில் முழுத்தூண்கள் இல்லை. கீழ்ப்பகுதியில் சிங்க உருவம் கொண்ட இரண்டு அரைத்தூண்கள் மட்டும் காணப்படுகின்றன.[1]
மகிஷாசுரமர்த்தினி மண்டபத்தில் இருக்கும் மிக அழகான சிற்பத்தொகுதி, துர்க்கை (சக்தி) சிங்க வாகனத்தில் ஏறி, மகிஷன் என்னும் எருமைத்தலை கொண்ட அரக்கனை வதம் செய்யும் காட்சி. மகிஷாசுரமர்த்தினி என்று அழைக்கப்படும் சக்தி, பத்து கைகளுடன் இருக்கிறாள். ஆயுதங்களுடன் ஆக்ரோஷமாகக் காணப்படும் மகிஷாசுர மர்த்தினியை எருமைத்தலை கொண்ட மகிஷாசுரன் கதாயுதத்துடன் எதிர்த்து நிற்கும் காட்சி தத்ரூபமாகச் செதுக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. மகிஷாசுரனுக்கு ஆதரவாகப் பல அரக்கர்களும், சக்திக்கு ஆதரவாகப் பல கணங்களும் காணப்படுகிறார்கள்.
1900 ஆம் ஆண்டு கட்டப்பட்டது இந்த புதிய கலங்கரை விளக்கம். மாமல்லபுரத்திற்கு சுற்றுலா வரும் சுற்றுலாப் பயணிகள் தவறாமல் பார்க்கும் இடங்களில் கலங்கரை விளக்கமும் ஒன்றாகும். கடந்த 1991ம் ஆண்டு கலங்கரை விளக்கங்களில் மக்கள் ஏறி பார்ப்பது இந்தியா முழுவதும் தடை செய்யப்பட்டது. இந்நிலையில் 20 ஆண்டுகளுக்குப் பிறகு கடந்த 2012ம் ஆண்டு இந்த தடை விலக்கப்பட்டது. இதையடுத்து கலங்கரை விளக்கம் பொதுமக்கள் பார்வையிட திறந்து விடப்பட்டது. மேலும், அருகிலேயே மியூசியமும் அமைக்கப்பட்டு தினந்தோறும் ஏராளமான சுற்றுலாப் பயணிகள் இதை பார்த்து ரசிக்கின்றனர்.
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Mahishasuramardhini Mandapa (Cave Temple; also known as Yampuri) is an example of Indian rock-cut architecture dating from the late 7th century, of the Pallava dynasty. It is a rock-cut cave temple located on a hill, near a lighthouse, along with other caves in Mamallapuram. It is the one of the finest testimonials of ancient Vishwakarma Sthapathis (Vishwakarma sculpture). Mamallapuram, also popularly known as Mahabalipuram, is a small village to the south of Chennai, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is part of the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1984. This Cave Temple has many interesting architectural features of which three exquisitely carved reliefs on the cave walls of three sanctums are prominent. One is of Vishnu reclining on the seven hooded serpent, Adisesha, another of Durga, the main deity of the cave temple slaying the buffalo headed demon Mahishasura, and the third sanctum also has a sculpture of Vishnu.The cave also depicts many scenes from the Puranas (Hindu mythology stories in Sanskrit dating from the 5th century AD).
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Mahishasuramardini Mandapa,
Mahishasuramardini Mandapa is located in Tamil Nadu Mahishasuramardini Mandapa
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Geography
Coordinates 12.6167°N 80.1917°ECoordinates: 12.6167°N 80.1917°E
Country India
State Tamil Nadu
District Kancheepuram district
Culture
Sanctum Goddess Durga
Architecture
Number of temples 1
Inscriptions Inscribed in 1984 under Asia-Pacific of UNESCO
History
Date built Mid-7th century
Creator Pallava dynasty
Mahishasuramardhini Mandapa (Cave Temple; also known as Yampuri) is an example of Indian rock-cut architecture dating from the late 7th century, of the Pallava dynasty. It is a rock-cut cave temple located on a hill, near a lighthouse, along with other caves in Mamallapuram. It is the one of the finest testimonials of ancient Vishwakarma Sthapathis (Vishwakarma sculpture). Mamallapuram, also popularly known as Mahabalipuram, is a small village to the south of Chennai, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is part of the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1984. This Cave Temple has many interesting architectural features of which three exquisitely carved reliefs on the cave walls of three sanctums are prominent. One is of Vishnu reclining on the seven hooded serpent, Adisesha, another of Durga, the main deity of the cave temple slaying the buffalo headed demon Mahishasura, and the third sanctum also has a sculpture of Vishnu. The cave also depicts many scenes from the Puranas (Hindu mythology stories in Sanskrit dating from the 5th century AD).
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Saluvankuppam, likewise spelt as Salavankuppam or Saluvanakuppam, is a seaside villa in the Kanchipuram locale of Tamil Nadu, India. It is arranged on the East Coast Road a good ways off of 7 kilometers from Mahabalipuram on the Chennai-Mahabalipuram stretch. The Tiger Cave, which shapes a piece of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mahabalipuram is situated here. The as of late uncovered Subrahmanya Temple near Tiger Cave is additionally situated here. The villa alongside its environment house various retreats and is a mainstream traveler goal.
The spots in and around Saluvankuppam are known to have been occupied since the early hundreds of years of the Christian period. Prior known as Thiruvizhchil, the town was renamed as Saluvankuppam during Vijayanagar period after the Saluva king Saluva Narasimha Deva Raya.
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Mahishasura Mardhini Cave in Mahabalipuram
A superb example for the artistic wizardry of South India - Mahishasuramardhini cave. Shot in a single rock without any additions, this cave houses a canvas of Goddess Durga fighting against Mahishasura, the buffalo headed demon. I have no words to tell about this wonder... Just take a peek.
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Mahabalipuram Cave Temples, Tamil Nadu - India 2014
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the cave temples of Mahabalipuram is located in Tamil Nadu, a south Indian state. Considered one of the greatest examples of Dravidian architecture, you can see a variety of different Indian rock-cut types in the same location.
0:01 Monolithic Architecture, made out of a single rock. This is the Varaha Mandapam
2:47 Bas-Relief Architecture, where sculptures appear as raised structures from the rock. This is called Arjuna's Penance or Descent of the Ganges
3:10 Cave Architecture, where an artificial cave has been built out of a single rock. This is called Pandava's rooms
5:03 Built-On Architecture, where one rock is placed on another to built a massive structure. This is called Rayar Gopuram
8:50 A ramp that must have been used for transporting heavy objects
1:41 A man cuts his own head - a form of religious sacrifice
4:41 Bheema's Stove. Three giant rocks make it appear like a primitive stove.
4:05 Krishna Mandapam shows the lifestyle of people 1300 years ago.
1:48 Ganesha Mandapam, which is also made out of a single rock.
6:41 Trimurti Mandapam
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Mahishasuramardhini Mandapa (Cave Temple; also known as Yampuri) is an example of Indian rock-cut architecture dating from the late 7th century, of the Pallava dynasty. It is a rock-cut cave temple located on a hill, near a lighthouse, along with other caves in Mamallapuram. It is the one of the finest testimonials of ancient Vishwakarma Sthapathis (Vishwakarma sculpture). Mamallapuram, also popularly known as Mahabalipuram, is a small village to the south of Chennai, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is part of the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1984. This Cave Temple has many interesting architectural features of which three exquisitely carved reliefs on the cave walls of three sanctums are prominent. One is of Vishnu reclining on the seven hooded serpent, Adisesha, another of Durga, the main deity of the cave temple slaying the buffalo headed demon Mahishasura, and the third sanctum also has a sculpture of Vishnu. The cave also depicts many scenes from the Puranas (Hindu mythology stories in Sanskrit dating from the 5th century AD).
The cave is dated to the period of king Narasimhavarman Mahamalla (630–668 AD) of the Pallava dynasty, after whom the town is also named. The cave architecture is also said to be a continuation of the great religious themes that were carved in Western India. The cave reflects a transitional style of architecture in its columns mounted on seated lions and frescoes carved on the walls inside the cave which evolved during the rule of Pallava kings Mahendra Varman I and Rajasimha or Narasimhavarman I known as Mamalla. This style was continued by Mamalla's son Parameshvaravarman I. Historical research has also confirmed that Mahabalipuram town came to be established only after it was named after Mamalla and the caves and rathas are all attributed to his reign during the year 650 AD.
Wall depicts battle between Mahisa and Durga in Mahisamardini cave
Mahishasuramardhini mandapa is an example of Indian rock-cut architecture dating from the late 7th century, of the Pallava dynasty. It is a rock-cut cave temple located on a hill, near a lighthouse, along with other caves in Mamallapuram. It is the one of the finest testimonials of ancient Vishwakarma Sthapathis (Vishwakarma sculpture). Mamallapuram, also popularly known as Mahabalipuram, is a small village to the south of Chennai, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is part of the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1984. This Cave Temple has many interesting architectural features of which three exquisitely carved reliefs on the cave walls of three sanctums are prominent. One is of Vishnu reclining on the seven hooded serpent, Adisesha, another of Durga, the main deity of the cave temple slaying the buffalo headed demon Mahishasura, and the third sanctum also has a sculpture of Vishnu. The cave also depicts many scenes from the Puranas (Hindu mythology stories in Sanskrit dating from the 5th century AD).
According to legend, Durga killed the demon Mahishasura, who was considered unconquerable. Hence, following his slaying, she was given the title Mahishasuramardhini (conqueror of Mahisha). The granite-carved cave temple depicts the goddess Mahishasuramardhini, considered an incarnation of the goddess Durga, and is named after her as Mahishasuramardhini Cave Temple. The cave's interior relief depicts this battle. The goddess is shown riding a lion, her several arms holding a bow and arrow, pursuing the retreating Mahisha with his followers.
The cave is dated to the period of king Narasimhavarman Mahamalla (630–668 AD) of the Pallava dynasty, after whom the town is also named. The cave architecture is also said to be a continuation of the great religious themes that were carved in Western India. The cave reflects a transitional style of architecture in its columns mounted on seated lions and frescoes carved on the walls inside the cave which evolved during the rule of Pallava kings Mahendra Varman I and Rajasimha or Narasimhavarman I known as Mamalla. This style was continued by Mamalla's son Parameshvaravarman I. Historical research has also confirmed that Mahabalipuram town came to be established only after it was named after Mamalla and the caves and rathas are all attributed to his reign during the year 650 AD.
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This footage is part of the professionally-shot broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of HD imagery from South Asia. The Wilderness Films India collection comprises of 50, 000+ hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on HDCAM / SR 1080i High Definition, Alexa, SR, XDCAM and 4K. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We are happy to be commissioned to film for you or else provide you with broadcast crewing and production solutions across South Asia. We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world...
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Cave Temple of Mahabalipuram in Kancheepuram District in Tamil Nadu,
Cave Temple of Mahabalipuram
The Cave Temples of Mahabalipuram are located on the hillock of Mahabalipuram town, overlooking the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal in Kancheepuram District in Tamil Nadu, India. Also called mandapas or rock-cut caves, they are sanctuaries or temples covered with bas-reliefs. The earliest period of use of these caves as sanctuaries is traced to the Buddhist and Jain periods. They were excavated on rock faces which were cut and then carved using chisel and iron mallet. Of the eleven mandapas or caves seen in Mahabalipuram, the most notable are the Varaha Cave Temple, Krishna Cave Temple, Panchapandava Cave Temple, and the Mahishasuramardini mandapa.[1][2] They are cut and decorated with panels in the Mamalla style of the Pallava period in the 7th century. They are differentiated from the Adiranchanda cave temples which are dated to the Mahendraverman period of the 8th century. Remnants seen in the caves also indicate that they were plastered and painted when built.[3] One of the most impressive sculpture panels, bas-reliefs, carved on the walls in the caves is that of the goddess Durga (a form of goddess Shakti) who killed Mahishasura the buffalo-headed demon which has a natural beauty with elegance of sense of movement, and this bas-relief panel in the Mahsisuramardhini Cave Temple is considered a masterpiece of Indian art.[4] Many of the caves of the Pallava period have remained incomplete. The procedure in creating these caves involved creation of a smooth rock face, then cutting columns through the polished rock faces of required size and then carving bas-reliefs on the walls of the cave.[2] Some of the cave temples are covered by the UNESCO inscription while others are not, such as the Koneri Mantapa, the Yali Mantapa, and the Kotikaal Mantapa. All caves here with simple plan and elegant architectural style, and have no deities deified in the sanctum sanctorum.[5] It is one of the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram that were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984 under the heading mantapas.