Facade Details of Begunia Temples Asansol, West Bengal
See more about these 4 temples of Begunia in my earlier post: Begunia Temples of Asansol, West Bengal . This post has Facade Details of Begunia Temples of Asansol.
Façade Details of Siddheswari Temple Barakar
This temple is identified as Temple number 4 among the 4 Begunia Temples by the Archeological Society of India. The carvings on the temple façade date back to 8th century and have bravely withstood the deteriorating effects of time. Architecture is of Orissan style.
Facade of Siddheshwari Temple Barakar – Picture of left side of the temple facade.
Begunia Temple number 3
This temple has very plain facade details. Either the designs have worn off or they were never made at all.
Facade Details of Begunia Temples 1 and 2
The two horses of temples 1 and 2 in the Begunia Temple complex, Asansol. It looked as if for centuries the two horses have been exchanging notes about what is happening there.
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- A kalash (pot) on Begunia Temple number 1.
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- Lion seated on elephant.
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- The base of the Temple 1.
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- Facade details of Begunia Temple 1.
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- Almost fading away.
Remember this face from Barakar, he was flying paper planes. I saw some of the boys had climbed up the temple to fly their paper planes. No adult around them stopped them from what they were doing. They seemed so innocent rather ignorant of the harm they can cause to themselves, and they seemed totally unaware of the importance of the heritage site in their vicinity.
Boy flying paper plane from Temple roof.
The worn out Shikhara of temple no. 4., my 250mm zoom lens helped me see the details.
Unique kalasha (pot) on the temple top of temple no. 1.
Goats of Begunia Temples
While touring the Begunia Temples in Barakar I found goats loitering inside the complex freely. Nobody stops them from entering the temple interiors either. The priest helps himself to make his way taking care not to disturb the goats. I found one relaxing on the narrow edge of the temple façade.
How to reach Begunia Temples
By rail – Begunia Temples in Barakar, Asansol is well connected to other major cities around like Kolkata and Dhanbad. There are frequent trains along this route.
By Road – Take NH2 which is in good condition. I traveled by hiring a car from Kolkata.
Beautiful captures. I love the fact that we are blessed with so much of richness in our heritage & architectural structures. Also, as always admired the way you put details about them in your posts:)
Wonderful captures, Indrani! I hope someone tells those boys to get off from there!
Very different work..!
this temples have great architecture. nice shot
Magnificent architecture. Great shots.
Nice detailed photos 🙂
beautiful architecture 🙂
Gorgeous! Love my country!
Horses ready to tell tales 🙂
Still but alive 🙂
One thing I should tell you….Every-time you visit some place…No matter how ordinary…You seem to enjoy it to the fullest…You live the moment and don't rush on to visit the next spot…You observe things and capture the essence of it.
Good One !!!
How beautiful Indrani!
The details on this temple are beautiful. Lovely shots, Indrani!
Enjoy your weekend!
Love the details. Ah, boys are the same the world over! )
The facades are so beautiful and the blue sky makes a great back drop.
Beautiful artwork !
Exquisite architecture Indrani!
Great details!Nice post !
Have a nice weekend!
Amazing architecture of then Shikaras beautifully clicked.
Loved the architecture. Nice post, Indrani.
I have never seen a kalash above the temple like this one and really different pic. 🙂
interesting architecture and details.
beautiful temple photos
thanks
It's amazing to me how rich India is in ancient architecture.
beautiful pictures as always…. and our incredible India…!! I have a long wishlist of places to visit now !!
Like the others, I love the incredible detail and you do capture it so beautifully, Indrani!! Gorgeous facades indeed!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Enjoy!
Sylvia
The details of this temple are beautiful. Although the boys do look cute and innocent, I hope they didn't hurt themselves or the temple.
What gorgeous facades.
Lovely. These temples always remind me of large, very detailed sand castles.
Beautiful architecture of the temple!
Beautiful photos.
beautiful temple. Love the details on the structures.
nice details!
Nice post.Excellent shots.