Sumeru Temple, Ramnagar

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 beautiful stone carvings and paintings. SUMERU TEMPLE, RAMNAGAR (18th century) is dedicated to Goddess Durga.

General View
General View
Detail Of Front Wall
Detail Of Front Wall
Female Figure (Putali)
Female Figure (Putali)
Female Figures (Putalis) And Ascetic
Female Figures (Putalis) And Ascetic
Unidentified Figures
Unidentified Figures
Nara-Narayana
Nara-Narayana
Wrestlers
Wrestlers
Mahishasuramardini
Mahishasuramardini
Chiraharana
Chiraharana
Detail of Chiraharana
Detail of Chiraharana
Decorated North Door (Upper Portion)
Decorated North Door (Upper Portion)
Vishnu
Vishnu