Shiva Temple, Lolark Kund, Assi

There are hundreds of big and small temples in and around Varanasi dedicated to different deities. Many of these are significant not only for their exalted properties as they attract a large number of devotees from all directions, but they are also aesthetically remarkable for exquisite architectural and sculptural renderings. Some are profusely decorated with wonderful stone carvings and paintings. SHIVA TEMPLE, LOLARK KUND, ASSI (18th century) is also known by the name Lolarkeshvara Temple.

General View
General View
Pillared Mandapa
Pillared Mandapa
Stone Carving With Crocodile Design
Stone Carving With Crocodile Design
Garbhagriha And Mandapa
Garbhagriha And Mandapa
Entrance Decoration - Ganesh And Peacocks
Entrance Decoration - Ganesh And Peacocks
Stone Carving Over The Door
Stone Carving Over The Door
Stone Carving Between The Pillars
Stone Carving Between The Pillars
A Small Shrine
A Small Shrine
Decorated Pillar
Decorated Pillar
Decorated Pillar
Decorated Pillar
Stone Carvning - Floral Design
Stone Carvning - Floral Design
Stone Carvning - Floral Design (Detail)
Stone Carvning - Floral Design (Detail)