Lost temples of south India
July 25th, 2006 by Archana
Here is a wonderful video that I came across while browsing last weekend. The video is a careful compilation based on the temples of three of the greatest cities of ancient south India - Tanajavur, Vijayanagaram and Madurai.
Most of the video centered around the times of Raja raja Chola, one of the greatest Chola kings and one of the most ambitious emperors of all time. His plans of expansion, his instruments of war as well as his exploits and, most importantly, his temples and their grandeur are presented in extricate detail in this 50 minute video presentation.
Looking at this video, I know realize how difficult it would have been to plan and build some of these gigantic temples that match some of the world wide wonders in their style and size! Also, it is good to see references to Indian art and the way it was tied to the Indian temple system and how thousands of temple dancers, along with several poojaris, were employed by these gigantic temple systems.
There was an interesting reference to how the game of chess evolved out of “Chatranj”, and why the elephant had such ruthless powers in that game ! Besides, it was nice to see and hear about temples in South-east Asia, especially Cambodia, which were deeply influenced by Indian art and folklore during those times.
Definitely, a worthy watch!
Posted in pics n videos, Travel |
July 27th, 2006 at 7:57 am
this is awesome! definitely worth a visit, it looks like…
July 31st, 2006 at 5:03 pm
That’s really cool. I wish i cud see the whole video., but mine is a really stupid Indian standard broadband connection and a 50 min video wud take me more than an hour
anyways., u looooooove travelling dont u ?
One day i wanna do that too., just settle down in life., one day pack up my bags and go travel the world
July 31st, 2006 at 5:41 pm
Very important bit to be seen by everyone which none can deny. As Kk said, time consumption is more but it is less than what you require to take a trip to these places actually.
Thanking Archana, I welcome more and more of such Superb Posts.
August 1st, 2006 at 2:33 pm
Thank you kk & sridharan uncle!
I was personally thrilled to see the details and glory of raja raja and his times!
August 9th, 2006 at 3:26 pm
nice one Uday. I have seen this video in google videos..and I think..it came in discovery channel as well..
I dont get time these days to update my blog..and now I have updated one. you are welcomed to see.
October 21st, 2007 at 2:05 am
This video is quite informative. Good god! I was amazed by the architectural values we had during ancient times.
I would love to visit this place.