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