Ornate columns at Bhimashankar The ornate columns of the Shiva Temple at Bhimashankar, Pune Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Like Loading... Related November 12, 2015 by SenK Categories: OCOL, PersonalsTags: 50mm f1.8, Bhimashankar, Nikon D3100, OCOL, Shiva, weekly challenge 5 Comments
It didnt appear to be granite, but most definitely some igneous rock. The temple is 13th century one, improvements made during the 18th century too. Reply
In many old temples, granite stone or its variants were commonly used. Unlike what we see today – mirror finished stone, they were unfinished and with uneven surface. Thanks for the info SenK! 🙂
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Is this carving carried out on granite stone? How old is this temple?
It didnt appear to be granite, but most definitely some igneous rock.
The temple is 13th century one, improvements made during the 18th century too.
In many old temples, granite stone or its variants were commonly used. Unlike what we see today – mirror finished stone, they were unfinished and with uneven surface. Thanks for the info SenK! 🙂
You’re welcome and thank you for the trivia too
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