Comments on: A stone chain, bears a flower, to attract parrots

By: Vijay

Vijay — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:46:35 +0000

Hi Satheesh,

Great, please do share the pictures with us. Such delicate artworks need to be brought out for the enjoyment of all

rgds
vj

By: Satheesh kumar R

Satheesh kumar R — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:14:10 +0000

திரு.விஜய்,
இதே போன்ற கல் சங்கிலி மற்றும் மலரை சுற்றி இருக்கும் கிளிகள் தாரமங்கலம் (சேலம் மாவட்டம்) ஆலயத்தில் உள்ளது. இந்த ஆலயத்தின் படங்களுக்கு முயற்ச்சிக்கிறேன். இந்த ஆலயத்தில் மேலும் பல அரிய சிற்பங்கள் உள்ளன….

By: Satish Kumar

Satish Kumar — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:24:48 +0000

On second thought, I have a slight doubt whether I saw the stone chains in vellore and Virinchipuram or somewhere else? Sorry if I have erred…but I am sure, I have seen stone balls inside Yali’s mouth, which you cannot take out. You can insert your hand inside Yali’s mouth, take the ball and move it, but cant take it out as the ball is bigger than the mouth.

Regards,
Satish

By: Satish Kumar

Satish Kumar — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:20:50 +0000

Wonderful posting. I have seen such chains in the ceiling of some temples, but dont remember where. I think even Vellore Jalagandeswarar temple and Virinchipuram (20km from vellore) Maargabandeswarar temple has such stone chains. I think they both are of Nayak period, similar structures and sculptures. A legend says, British wanted to dismantel Vellore kalyana mandapam and take it to London, but the ship that came to take it sank on the way and hence the project was scrapped.

Endless list of stone marvels in our land. Keep posting more.

Thanks,
Satish

By: Shriram

Shriram — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:19:56 +0000

These things show that the Tamil Art is simply amazing one!!

Vaazhga Thamizh!!!

Shriram