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Amazing facts about Indian Sculpture

Zodiac Zapper

Indian sculptors all those centuries ago were true geniuses. A good example of their vision is seen in the Vidyanshankar Temple.

Amazing facts about Indian Sculpture

Built along the river Tunga in Karnataka, designed like a chariot, its 12 pillars represent the Zodiac dozen each month the Sun’s rays fall on the pillar corresponding to the current star sign!

Rajput Rhapsody

Sculpting was a highly specialised craft in India. Alloting specific skills to expertly trained artisans, this is evident from the facade of Rajasthani Havelis (mansions), covered in profusion of sculptural details.

Amazing facts about Indian Sculpture

They were executed by shilpan who were master stone cutters and gazdars who fitted these stones together

Kremlin of India

Setting eyes on the onion shaped brass dome graming atop the ornate chota Imambara in Lucknow erected by Mohammad Ali Shah, a visiting RussianPrince exclaimed, “Kremlin of India”.

Amazing facts about Indian Sculpture

Its elegant interior holds an intricately carved pulpit surronded by flags and standards bearing rich zardori embridery.

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