Thursday, March 17, 2011

Mysore and around Part 16 - Melkote Rayar Gopuram


Raya gopura, which is also known as Gopalaraya entrance, is an incomplete structure leading to the hill. It has four tall pillars and has no tower above it. This looks to be an exact replica of Mamallapuram Rayar Gopuram.
This is also understood to be a famous film shooting spot. Scenes of the  popular Rajini hit Padayappa is said to be shot here.




Beautiful carvings and the slabs placed at the top evokes amazement..!


Exquisite carvings ..!




There are steps to get to the top..






This is how it is on the top..!





One can get a great view from the top..

Narasimhaswamy temple from the Raya Gopura

Trying to lure me on a hot day with Cucumber has worked and I just came down..!




Interesting place to spend an hour at least, if not more ..!


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11 comments:

  1. Sylvia KMarch 17, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Another fantastic tour to start my day! Amazing beauty, incredible structures! And it is delightful to see you enjoying all of this history with your family! Have a wonderful evening, Sridharan!

    Sylvia

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  2. TeamgsquareMarch 18, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    lovely place ,now only tadpatri raja gopura is pending

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  3. Siddhartha JoshiMarch 18, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    I love the place just from the pics :) Is this where the famous 'guru' song shot?

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  4. chitraMarch 18, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Did you climb all the way up to the temple? the incomplete entrance resembles one in Mamalapuram like you have mentioned.

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  5. Aravind GJMarch 18, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Beautiful snaps. Nice place to visit.

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  6. AshMarch 18, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    I'm running out of words of describe these marvellous photos and architecture.

    Brilliant!

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  7. SridharanMarch 18, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Thanks Sylvia...These structures are photographers delight..!

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  8. SridharanMarch 18, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Thanks Sid..Sorry, I am not sure about the guru song!

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  9. SridharanMarch 18, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Thanks for reminding Chitra.. Yes..I did climb up to the top..and I now included a few video clips that include some taken from the top..

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  10. SridharanMarch 18, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Thanks Aravind..!

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  11. TeamgsquareMarch 18, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Yes this the same place where the song from the film Guru was shot

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