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Year
Taken |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Ranganathittu |
|
Bird Sanctuary |
 |
Asian open billed stork. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Ranganathittu |
|
Bird Sanctuary |
 |
Wading birds. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Ranganathittu |
|
Bird Sanctuary |
 |
Common spoonbill and Asian open billed stork. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Ranganathittu |
|
Bird Sanctuary |
 |
A swarm of bats. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Ranganathittu |
|
Bird Sanctuary |
 |
Bats roosting. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Ranganathittu |
|
Bird Sanctuary |
 |
Bonnet macaque. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Shravanabelagola |
|
|
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Shravanabelagola is one of the oldest pilgrimage centres for the Jain religion. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Shravanabelagola |
|
Indragiri Hill |
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Indragiri Hill rises 150m above the plain and has been Jain since 3rd century BCE. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Shravanabelagola |
|
Indragiri Hill |
 |
A small village at the foot of the hill. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Shravanabelagola |
|
Indragiri Hill |
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614 steps are cut in the rock of Indragiri Hill. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Shravanabelagola |
|
Indragiri Hill |
 |
Pilgrim climbing the hill overlooking a bathing tank. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Shravanabelagola |
|
Indragiri Hill |
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At the top of the hill is a 17m high monolithic statue of Gommateswara. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Shravanabelagola |
|
Indragiri Hill |
 |
The statue of Gommateswara dates from 981. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Shravanabelagola |
|
Indragiri Hill |
 |
The statue of Gommateswara is naked or "sky clad". |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Shravanabelagola |
|
Indragiri Hill |
 |
Jain priest at the foot of the statue. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Shravanabelagola |
|
Indragiri Hill |
 |
Jain tirthankars (teachers). |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Shravanabelagola |
|
Indragiri Hill |
 |
Shravanabelagola from Indragiri Hill. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Shravanabelagola |
|
Indragiri Hill |
 |
View from the hill. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Shravanabelagola |
|
Chandagiri Hill |
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Chandagiri Hill contains Buddhist structures. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Shravanabelagola |
|
Chandagiri Hill |
 |
Buddhist column. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Shravanabelagola |
|
Chandagiri Hill |
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Chandragupta Temple was built in 3rd century BCE by the Buddhist emperor, Ashoka. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Shravanabelagola |
|
Chandagiri Hill |
 |
Buddhist carvings on the Chandragupta Temple. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Belur |
|
Chennakeshava Temple |
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The Chennakeshava Temple in Belur took over 100 years to build in the 12th century. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Belur |
|
Chennakeshava Temple |
 |
This Hoysala temple was built to commemorate a victory over the Cholas (of Tamil Nadu). |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Belur |
|
Chennakeshava Temple |
 |
Brahmin priest in the courtyard. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Belur |
|
Chennakeshava Temple |
 |
Belur is the first Hoysala capital (12th century). |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Belur |
|
Chennakeshava Temple |
 |
Suberb stone carving symbolising the triumph of Hinduism. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Belur |
|
Chennakeshava Temple |
 |
A riot of carvings. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Belur |
|
Chennakeshava Temple |
 |
The temple was built at a time when Hinduism was making a resurgence. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Belur |
|
Chennakeshava Temple |
 |
A group of visitors admiring the temple's carvings. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Belur |
|
Chennakeshava Temple |
 |
Erotic carvings. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Belur |
|
Chennakeshava Temple |
 |
The theme of Hinduism triumphing over Buddhism is very common. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Belur |
|
Chennakeshava Temple |
 |
The main shrine. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Belur |
|
Chennakeshava Temple |
 |
A smaller, curved shrine. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Belur |
|
Chennakeshava Temple |
 |
Female figure with a fruit. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Belur |
|
Chennakeshava Temple |
 |
School children with their teachers. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Belur |
|
Chennakeshava Temple |
 |
Intricate carving of Krishna. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Belur |
|
Chennakeshava Temple |
 |
A layered series of carvings typical of temples in Karnataka. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Belur |
|
Chennakeshava Temple |
 |
Vishnu in his incarnation as a boar. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Belur |
|
Chennakeshava Temple |
 |
Vishnu in his incarnation as a lion. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Belur |
|
Chennakeshava Temple |
 |
Two female dancers. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Belur |
|
Chennakeshava Temple |
 |
A procession of elephants. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Belur |
|
Chennakeshava Temple |
 |
Lady drummer. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Belur |
|
Chennakeshava Temple |
 |
The rear view of the temple with the star shaped base typical of Hoysala temples. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Belur |
|
Chennakeshava Temple |
 |
The Hoysala temples contain some of the best stone carvings in India. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Belur |
|
Chennakeshava Temple |
 |
The entrance to the main shrine. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Belur |
|
Chennakeshava Temple |
 |
No two pillars are alike in the main shrine. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Belur |
|
Chennakeshava Temple |
 |
Garuda-like guardian. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Halebid |
|
|
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Halebid is a small village famous for its Hoysala temple. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Halebid |
|
|
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A busy bus stop. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Halebid |
|
Hoysaleswara Temple |
 |
The Hoysaleswara Temple was begun in 1121 and was never completed after 80 years of work. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Halebid |
|
Hoysaleswara Temple |
 |
The unfinished Hoysaleswara Temple is famous for its excellent sculptures. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Halebid |
|
Hoysaleswara Temple |
 |
Brahma, the three-faced creator god. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Halebid |
|
Hoysaleswara Temple |
 |
Rama with his bow. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Halebid |
|
Hoysaleswara Temple |
 |
Shiva and Parvati. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Halebid |
|
Hoysaleswara Temple |
 |
A girl putting a tikka on her forehead. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Halebid |
|
Hoysaleswara Temple |
 |
Friezes and carvings cover the entire outside of the temple. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Halebid |
|
Hoysaleswara Temple |
 |
Vishnu with the head of a lion. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Halebid |
|
Hoysaleswara Temple |
 |
Delicate carving on a column. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Halebid |
|
Hoysaleswara Temple |
 |
Visitors. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Halebid |
|
Hoysaleswara Temple |
 |
The elephant headed Ganesh. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Halebid |
|
Hoysaleswara Temple |
 |
The carved figures of the Hoysaleswara Temple are some of the best in India. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Halebid |
|
Hoysaleswara Temple |
 |
Hoysala temples are famous for their carvings on hard basalt rock. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Halebid |
|
Hoysaleswara Temple |
 |
Layers of carvings are a feature of Hoysala temples. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Halebid |
|
Hoysaleswara Temple |
 |
A riot of carvings on the layers. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Halebid |
|
Hoysaleswara Temple |
 |
Battle scenes. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Halebid |
|
Hoysaleswara Temple |
 |
A Shiva Nandi (bull). |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Halebid |
|
Hoysaleswara Temple |
 |
A Shiva lingam (male organ). |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Halebid |
|
|
 |
Waiting for transport. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Halebid |
|
|
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A group of girl guides. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Halebid |
|
|
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The village is rural and dotted with ancient temples. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Halebid |
|
|
 |
Carved columns. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Bangalore |
|
|
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Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka state. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Bangalore |
|
Cubbon Park |
 |
Street in the Cubbon Park area. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Bangalore |
|
Cubbon Park |
 |
Bangalore is known as India's garden city because of its many green spaces. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Bangalore |
|
Cubbon Park |
 |
Enjoying the park. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Bangalore |
|
Cubbon Park |
 |
The park is well kept. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Bangalore |
|
Cubbon Park |
 |
Karnataka High Court. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Bangalore |
|
|
 |
The quiet streets of Bangalore. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Bangalore |
|
|
 |
Street scene in central Bangalore. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Bangalore |
|
|
 |
Bangalore has many elegant buildings. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Bangalore |
|
|
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Wide, uncluttered street. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Bangalore |
|
|
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The modern commercial centre. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Bangalore |
|
|
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Commercial centre of the city. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Bangalore |
|
|
 |
The bazaar area. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Bangalore |
|
|
 |
Family on a motorbike. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Bangalore |
|
|
 |
Cricket bat seller. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Bangalore |
|
|
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Church in the city centre. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Bangalore |
|
Assembly |
 |
The Assembley building. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Bangalore |
|
Assembly |
 |
The building is the home of the state government. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Bangalore |
|
Assembly |
 |
The building is surrounded by a neat garden. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Bangalore |
|
Lal Bagh |
 |
Lal Bagh is an 18th century botanical garden. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Bangalore |
|
Lal Bagh |
 |
Lal Bagh was laid out by former rulers, Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Bangalore |
|
Lal Bagh |
 |
People enjoying the gardens. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Bangalore |
|
Lal Bagh |
 |
The glass house. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Bangalore |
|
Lal Bagh |
 |
Lal Bagh with the commercial centre of Bangalore. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Bangalore |
|
Lal Bagh |
 |
Families enjoying the park. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Bangalore |
|
Lal Bagh |
 |
Sheltered seating and walking area. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Bangalore |
|
Lal Bagh |
 |
Flowers by the pavement. |
1989 |
| India |
Karnataka |
|
Bangalore |
|
Lal Bagh |
 |
Children in the park. |
1989 |
were added from 11 December 2021.