Terracota Temples, Ambika Kalna, Pt. 2 | Rupeswar Shiva, Lalji, Giri Govardhan || скачать в хорошем качестве

Terracota Temples, Ambika Kalna, Pt. 2 | Rupeswar Shiva, Lalji, Giri Govardhan ||

Terracota Temples of Ambika Kalna Rajbari were built by Maharajas of Burdwan between 18th-19th centuries. The city owes its historical importance to being the headquarters of the Maharajas of Burdwan, the premier noblemen of lower Bengal. Bardhaman Raj was founded in 1657 by Sangam Rai of a Hindu Khatri family of Kotli in Lahore, Punjab, whose descendants served in turn the Mughal Emperors and the British government. Rupeswar Shiva Chandni Temple At the center of Rajbari Complex, the only flat roofed temple stands. Build by Raja Tilakchandra’s first wife Rupkumari Devi. Lalji Temple The oldest of three 25 pinnacled temples here, inside inner complex near Rasmancha. Built in 1739 by Raja Kirtichandra Rai for his mother Brajakishori Devi. Has a triple arched entrance with a porch (Jagmohan) in front and a huge Aatchala pillared Natmandir (other source said charchala roofed Natmandir) with the deity of Radha Krishna. It is said that the idol of Krishna was obtained from a poor Sadhu (known as Lalji) by Brajakishori Devi. Near the roof of Laljiu temple, one can see an exquisite stucco work showing an elephant with floral designs. On the corners of the temple, there is well-known 'death creeper' (Mrittulata) styled plaque which usually adorned corners of architectures in a vertical fashion. Giri Govardhan temple Built in 1758, within the same enclosure of Lalji temple. The roof is designed as a hill with many human figures and animals on it. Built in 1739 by Rajmata Brajokishori after her return from Vrindavan. Garuda, the mount of Vishnu is worshiped here.