Let us look after our heritage...........pleads K J S Chatrath

 

Khush Mahal Shitabh Khan Palace, Warangal. Telengana..........by K J S Chatrath

 

 

 

 

'Our Heritage-Our responsibility' reminds the 83+ Retd. Civil Servant..........by KJS Chatrath

 

Save our Heritage-Kakanmath 11th century CE, Madhya Pradesh..................................prays KJS Chatrath

 

Mehnal Temple ruins 11th century CE, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan - Crying for care..........shares KJS Chatrath

 

Kakanmath Temple Ruins- 11th century CE- whispering for care..........says Dr KJS Chatrath

 

Repair-Restore-Care our architectural heritage...........................pleads Dr. KJS Chatratrh

 

Save our heritage-Kapileshwar Temple, Almora, Uttrakhand...................by K J S Chatrath

 

       This humble endeavor is to place the issue of heritage conservation before a wider audience. 

Broken temples at Mahanal (Menal), Rajasthan, pleading for care.....by Dr K.J.S.Chatrath

 

Indicative map of India showing approximate location of Mahanal (Menal)

Indicative map of Rajasthan showing approximate location of Mahanal (Menal)

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Suggested plan to reach Mahanal (Menal) from Delhi:

Day 1: Night train Delhi to Chittorgarh / Bhilwara.

Day 2: Morning arrival, taxi to Menal (80 km). See Mahanal Temples, waterfall, return to Chittorgarh for night stay. There are good hotels in Chittorgarh.

Day 3: Visit Chittorgarh Fort if you wish, and return train/flight to Delhi.

Our heritage is crying for care....................prompts Dr. K J S Chatrath

 

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Kumbheshwar Temple, 12 CE, Arthuna, Rajasthan- crying for care.....by K J S Chatrath

 

Ghanpur Temple ruins in Telengana crying for care.......................by K J S Chatrath

Six armed Lord Ganesha dancing. Chinnkeshava Temple, Karnataka, 13th CE.....by k j s chatrath

 

Six armed Lord Ganesha dancing. Chinnkeshava Temple, Karnataka, 13th CE; photo: kjschatrath.November 2024

Our heritage is crying for care....................reminds K J S Chatrath

 

Photos of Ganesha idols photographed by me in various temples in India......................by K J S Chatrath

 

 I am working on a coffee table book of Ganesha idols photographed by me in various temples in India. Suggestions/help would be welcome.

Caring for our heritage Warangal Fort, Kakitaya Kala Thoranam..................by K J S Chatrath

 

Some Old broken Hindu Heritage Temples of India crying for care.........kjs chatrath

 Arthuna

Badoli Temples Rajasthan

Bansthuni Baran

Batesar

Beejamandal Vidisha

Bhojpur Shiva Temple, MP

Chennakeshava ?

Darusaram Aiteshwara

Gadarmal Temple, Vidisha

Gangaikonda 

Garhi Padavali

Ghadgach

Ghanpur

Hindola Toran

Hirapur 64 Yogini

Jain Temple Group, Vidisha

Kakanmath

Kangra Fort

Katakashpur

Leepakshi ?

Maladevi Temple, Vidisha

Menal

Mitavali

Musroor Rock Cut Temples

Nageshwara Temple Remnants

Nareshwar

Neelakatheswar Temple, Vidisha

Ranipur-Jharial

Warangal Fort

Visiting the Archeological Survey of India site museum at Bejamandal, Vidisha...............................shares K J S Chatrath

              This is how I am spending my old age- keeping myself away from politics and religion.

Broken temple pieces of Airavatesvara Temple in Darasuram

 As a part of my self-propelled endeavor to visit & photograph some lesser known broken/dilapidated heritage Hindu temples across India, I had visited the Airavatesvara Temple in Darasuram a few months back. A large number of broken pieces are lying around in the large compound. 

These broken temple pieces are the historical remnants of severe damage inflicted during medieval-era invasions from the Deccan. Built in the 12th century by Chola emperor Rajaraja II, this UNESCO World Heritage Site was originally a much vaster complex that suffered significant destruction.

·        The Ruined Rajagopuram (Main Entrance): The outermost seven-tiered walls and the main entry tower were completely destroyed, leaving only a tower less base, scattered pillars, and chopped stone structures.

·        The Outer Courtyard: The second enclosure wall was almost entirely leveled. The open courtyards house fragments of broken friezes, unattached pillars, and chipped bas-reliefs.

·        Vandalized Sculptures: A few empty wall niches and damaged idols, including chopped carvings of deities and structural elements, can be seen across the exterior.

 The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has painstakingly managed the site since 1954. They have reassembled portions of the ruined eastern entrance and safeguard fragile elements, like the famous musical steps, under protective metal grilles to prevent further deterioration.  

Still a lot remains to be done as these broken pieces show.........

Katakshnath Mahadeva Temple, 12th CE, Warangal, India

 

Visiting & photographing some lesser known broken/dilapidated heritage Hindu temples across India- 64 Yogini Temple Ranipur-Jharial................K J S Chatrath

As a part of my self-propelled endeavor to visit & photograph some lesser known broken/dilapidated heritage Hindu temples across India, I had visited the 64 Yogini Temple (antiquity around 900 CE) some times back. 

That is me with two experts at the entrance of the 64 Yogini Temple, Ranipur-Jharial, in Balangir district of Odisha.