Do you think any of the 7 world wonders are beautiful than this?? This structure has all stance of science, Maths, arts, algebra, arithmetic, engineering, planning, and beauty. No words to explain the beauty of the temple structure. And our ancestors were much more skillful artists, they were much better Engineers, they were masters of science and technology.
#india is havinga great history
about the ancient Temples.
It was built in the 12th century by #shilahara king #gandaraditya.
Even though Shilahar kings were Jains, bit they built many renovated Hindu temples.
#swargamandapa has a vestibule with an open top. The sanctum is conical. The exterior has stunning carvings of deities and secular figures. Elephant statues sustain the weight of the temple at the base. In the interior we first see Vishnu (Dhopeshwar) & Shivaling facing north. But there is no Nandi who has separate Mandir. Separate Actor-Pendal also called as swarga mandap, hall, old pillars, carvings of gods & male and femnale artists in various poses are attractive. The ceiling is semi-circular with rnatchless engravings. On the out side, complete 'Shivaleelamrit' is carved. The Kopeshwar, Ancient & artistic temple situated on the bank of Krishna is a fine example of ancient sculpture. It was built in 11-12 century by Shilahara. The ceiling is semi-circular with matchless engravings. Inside there is statue of Vishnu( Dhopeshwar) and Shivling " Kopeshwar " facing north. There is no nandi who has separate Mandir. Separate Actor-Pendal, hall, old pillars, carvings of gods & male-female artists in various poses are attractive.
*This is the only Shiva temple in India with idol of Vishnu*.
Temple : #kopeshwar Temple
Built period : 1109CE - 1178CE
Location : #khidrapur, #kolhapur dist
State : #maharashtra, India