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Varadharaja Vishnu temple Kanchipuram In continuation to my earlier post on Kanchipuram, the temple city of Tamil Nadu , India, here are the fourth and fifth temples (out of the  five beautiful temples that depict the time periods and sects).These pictures are courtesy Soma Jha:   4) Varadharaja Perumal Vishnu Temple - This temple was built during the Chola regime and later the Vijaynagar kings added the magnificent 100 pillared hall. The hall has sculptures depicting scenes from Ramayana and Mahabharatha. This temple is one of the masterpieces of the Vijayanagara architecture. Varadharaja sculptures on the walls of the temple Stone chain at the Varadharaja temple 5)  Thiruparruthikundram Jain temple : The Trilokyanathar Jain Temple was built in 1387. This temple is known for its beautiful paintings. These paintings were done much later... in the 17th century. Varadharaja Perumal temple sacred tank Thiruparruthikundram Jain t...

Brindaban Chandra's Math complex, Kalna Brindaban Chandra's Math, terracotta temple complex is in Kalna, West Bengal. Kalna is around 90 kms from Kolkata. By road it should take around 2 to 3 hrs. This complex has four terracotta temples dating back to the 17th and 18th century. These temples are beautiful. Some of the paintings on the walls are absolutely awe inspiring. One of the terracotta temples in the complex A portion of the terracotta temple Carvings on the wall Intricate work on the walls of the temple Paintings on the ceiling of the terracotta temple Paintings Work in and around the entrance A beautiful painting near the ceiling of the temple Terracotta temple