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.

Narasimha
Narasimha
Surya
Surya
Devi
Devi
Govardhanadhari
Govardhanadhari
Detail of Govardhanadhari
Detail of Govardhanadhari
Decorated South Door (Upper Portion)
Decorated South Door (Upper Portion)
Sahasrabahu
Sahasrabahu
Ramnagar Fort
Ramnagar Fort
Ascetic And Female Figures (Putalis)
Ascetic And Female Figures (Putalis)
Female Figure (Putali)
Female Figure (Putali)
Female Musicians And Ascetics
Female Musicians And Ascetics
A Female Musician
A Female Musician