Intricate Indian Temple Carvings

Detailed stone carvings from temples in India, depicting deities and intricate scenes from mythology, showcasing traditional artistry in red sandstone and marble.

India, Rajasthan, Ranakpur, Suparshvanth Temple in complex of Jain Temples, Low angle view of carvings

India, Rajasthan, Ranakpur, Suparshvanth Temple in complex of Jain Temples, Low angle view of carvings

Relief with depictions of Vishnu, dancing nymphs, scenes from the life of Krishna, elephants, dancers and musicians, Jagdish Temple, Udaipur, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Sculpture of Khandariya Mahadev temple at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India Copyright: xArunxMishra/DinodiaxPhotox

Carving a door keeper at the Parvati Temple, which is located in Kachhagawan, Panna, Madhya Pradesh, India is carved by a door keeper on Parvati Temple, which is located in Kachhagawan, Panna, Madhya Pradesh, India

Zerbrochene Skulptur einer Hindu-Gottheit mit Tänzern im Shri Siddheshwara Swamy-Tempel, Hottal, Nanded, Maharashtra, Indien. Broken sculpture of a Hindu deity with dancers on Shri Siddheshwara Swamy Temple, Hottal, Nanded, Maharashtra, India. LicenseRF Copyright: xZoonar.com/RealityImagesx 23416841

Lord Vishnu Sculpture at Vishwanatha Temple Khajuraho Madhya Pradesh India Asia Copyright: xRudraxMitra/DinodiaxPhotox

Bas relief in Hindu temple. Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), Tamil Nadu, India

Mithuna couples on wall of vishvanath temple Khajuraho madhya pradesh india Copyright: xSatishxParashar/DinodiaxPhotox

India, Rajastan, Amber Village detail

Carved stone statues in a temple, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India

Cave temples of Badami Chalukyan king Mangalesa 593-610 A.D, Karnataka, India Heritage Copyright: xAnilxDave/DinodiaxPhotox

45 Statues carved in marble at Hatheesing Jain temple ; Ahmedabad ; Gujarat ; India

sarasvati sculpture on parsvanatha temple Khajuraho madhya pradesh india Copyright: xSatishxParashar/DinodiaxPhotox

Schnitzereien von Tänzern und Kirtimukha Fabelwesen auf dem Toran des Mohajmata-Tempels, der sich in Terai, Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, Indien befindet. Carvings of dancers and Kirtimukha mythical creatures on the toran of Mohajmata Temple, located in Terai, Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, India. Copyright: xZoonar.com/RealityImagesx 22431381

Statue carved on Sas Bahu temple, Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan, India Copyright: xDinodiaxPhotox

Carving of Lord Vishwakarma and Dancers on the Kedareshwara Temple, Dharmapuri, Beed Maharashtra India. Carving of Lord Vishwakarma and Dancers on the Kedareshwara Temple, Dharmapuri, Beed Maharashtra India. Copyright: xZoonar.com/RealityImagesx 21701117

RELIEVES DEL TEMPLO SOLAR-MAITHUNA(ACTO SEXUAL)Y DANZARINA. Location: TEMPLO DE SURIA-DIOS DEL SOL. KONARK. India.

Shiva at the Kailasanatha Temple, dating from the 8th century AD, Ellora, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Maharashtra, India, Asia

apsara applying kajal in eyes parsvanatha temple Khajuraho madhya pradesh india Copyright: xSatishxParashar/DinodiaxPhotox

Erotic structure on the walls of temple while traveling to the world heritage site Konarka temple of Orisha, India, near Puri, 11th February 2020. Erotic structure on the walls of temple while traveling to the world heritage site Konarka temple of Orisha, India, near Puri, 11th February 2020. Traveling for refreshing mind and soul along with fun and enjoyment. Copyright: xZoonar.com/Dr.P.Gayenx 20750660

Rowing statue of Lord Shiva & Parvati, Mukteshwara temple, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India Copyright: xRxModi/DinodiaxPhotox

Maithuna Erotic Sculpture at Vishwanatha Temple Khajuraho Madhya Pradesh India Asia Copyright: xRudraxMitra/DinodiaxPhotox

Statue of Lord Shiva at Badami, Chalukya Cave 1575 A.D. - 585 A.D., UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bagalkot, Karnataka, India Copyright: xMadhusudanxTawde/DinodiaxPhotox

Ornate carved sculptures on wall of vishvanath temple Khajuraho madhya pradesh india Copyright: xSatishxParashar/DinodiaxPhotox

Ellora caves, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India Copyright: xAnilxDave/DinodiaxPhotox

Varah-Dashavtar Rani ki vav step well stone carving Patan Gujarat India Copyright: xHemantxPatil/DinodiaxPhotox

Geschnitzte Skulptur von Lord Shiva im Vishwanatha-Shiv-Tempel in Karimati, Umaria, Madhya Pradesh Geschnitzte Skulptur von Lord Shiva im Vishwanatha-Shiv-Tempel in Karimati, Umaria, Madhya Pradesh Copyright: xZoonar.com/RealityImagesx 22511181

Idol of Harihar the Form of Lord Shiva Carved on the Harihara Temple, Osian Group of Temples, Jodhpur, India. Idol of Harihar the Form of Lord Shiva Carved on the Harihara Temple, Osian Group of Temples, Jodhpur, India. Copyright: xZoonar.com/RealityImagesx 21269636

ornate wall of kandariya mahadeva temple Khajuraho madhya pradesh India Copyright: xSatishxParashar/DinodiaxPhotox

Stone carving in Ranakpur temple, Rajasthan

Lord Ganesh ganpati wooden statue, kerala, india Copyright: xMadhusudanxTawde/DinodiaxPhotox

Sculpture from Ambarnath Temple , Maharashtra , India

Statues carved on wall in Patan Jain temple, Patan, Gujarat, India Copyright: xShashikantxMehta/DinodiaxPhotox

Apsara Statue, Baps Swaminarayan Mandir, Katraj, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Ornate carved sculptures on wall of vishvanath temple Khajuraho madhya pradesh india Copyright: xSatishxParashar/DinodiaxPhotox

lakshmi narayana on the wall of vamana temple Khajuraho madhya pradesh india Copyright: xSatishxParashar/DinodiaxPhotox

Sun Temple Konarak Orissa India Copyright: xDebasishxBanerjee/DinodiaxPhotox

jain tirthankar parsvanath temple khajuraho madhya pradesh india Copyright: xSatishxParashar/DinodiaxPhotox

Famous stone carving sculptures pf Ganesha, Lakshmana Temple, Khajuraho, India. Unesco World Heritage Site

Sun Temple Konarak Orissa India Copyright: xDebasishxBanerjee/DinodiaxPhotox

Watchman with stick in his hand carved in stone on wall of Maheshwar temple, Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh, India Copyright: xSatishxParashar/DinodiaxPhotox

Carved wall in Karla caves in 2nd century B.C., Lonavala, Maharashtra, India Copyright: xAnilxDave/DinodiaxPhotox

Carvings of Goddess Parvati, Lord Shiva and Yali on the Chandraditya Temple, Barsur, Bastar, Chhattisgarh, India. Carvings of Goddess Parvati, Lord Shiva and Yali on the Chandraditya Temple, Barsur, Bastar, Chhattisgarh, India. Copyright: xZoonar.com/RealityImagesx 21295951

Woodcarvings at the Temple, Sanctuary of Truth Temple, Pattaya, Thailand, Asia

Alto-relievo of temples of Khajuraho Khajuraho Copyright: xZoonar.com/Yrax 14067297

Famous stone carving sculptures, Vishvanath Temple, Khajuraho, India. Unesco World Heritage Site

sculpture kopeshwar temple, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India, Asia Copyright: xAnilxDave/DinodiaxPhotox

Statues in Ellora cave NO.14, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India Copyright: xSatishxParashar/DinodiaxPhotox

Geschnitzte Skulptur einer Hindu-Gottheit am Bhuteshwara-Shiv-Tempel in Kadwaya, Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh, Indien. Carved sculpture of a Hindu deity on the Bhuteshwara Shiv Temple, located in Kadwaya, Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh, India. Copyright: xZoonar.com/RealityImagesx 22431175

Famous stone carving sculptures, Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Khajuraho, India. Unesco World Heritage Site

Statue at Venugopala temple in sri ranganatha temple Srirangam Tiruchchirappalli Tamil Nadu India Copyright: xMxAmirtham/DinodiaxPhotox

Schnitzerei des tanzenden Lord Ganesha im Shamlaji-Vishnu-Tempel, Bezirk Aravalli, Gujarat, Indien. Carving of dancing Lord Ganesha on Shamlaji Vishnu Temple, Aravalli District, Gujarat, India. Copyright: xZoonar.com/RealityImagesx 22399499

Dancing Ganesha in Parasanna Chennakeshava Temple in Somnathpur, Karnataka, India, Asia

The Konark Sun Temple is the culmination of Orissan temple architecture, and one of the most stunning monuments of religious architecture in the world. Built by the King Narasimhadeva in the thirteenth century, the entire temple was designed in the shape of a colossal chariot with seven horses and twenty-four wheels, carrying the sun god, Surya, across the heavens. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic period. The temple is a World Heritage Site and one of the seven wonders of India. Konark, Puri, Orissa, India.

Bas reliefes in Hindu temple. Brihadishwarar Temple. Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India

Pancha Rathas is an example of monolithic Indian rock-cut architecture. Dating from the late 7th century, it is attributed to the reign of King Mahendravarman I and his son Narasimhavarman I (630-680 CE; also called Mamalla, or 'great warrior') of the Pallava Kingdom. Mahabalipuram, also known as Mamallapuram (Tamil: ால்லபுரம்) is an ancient historic town and was a bustling seaport from as early as the 1st century CE. By the 7th Century it was the main port city of the South Indian Pallava dynasty. The historic monuments seen today were built largely between the 7th and the 9th centuries CE.

Broken Sculpture of Goddess Durga on the Sun Temple of Jhalarapatan, Rajasthan, India. Broken Sculpture of Goddess Durga on the Sun Temple of Jhalarapatan, Rajasthan, India. Copyright: xZoonar.com/RealityImagesx 21290454

Geschnitzte Skulptur von Lord Vishnu im Vishwanatha-Shiv-Tempel in Karimati, Umaria, Madhya Pradesh Geschnitzte Skulptur von Lord Vishnu im Vishwanatha-Shiv-Tempel in Karimati, Umaria, Madhya Pradesh Copyright: xZoonar.com/RealityImagesx 22511133

Mukteshwara temple, rowing statue, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India Copyright: xRxModi/DinodiaxPhotox

The figure of Karthieya sits on Paravani the peacock at the Brihadeeswarar Temple Big Temple in Thanjavur Tanjore, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

Erotic sculpture background covering her face in shame acrobatic positions of Vishwanath temple at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India Copyright: xArunxMishra/DinodiaxPhotox

Statue of female musician playing Mridangam in dancing pose 2000 years old ancient monument in Adinath Jain temple heritage Village Dilwara Udaipur Rajasthan India Copyright: xRavixShekhar/DinodiaxPhotox

APSARAS APSARAS Half human, half -divine women of Hinduism and Buddhism in Angkor Wat in Cambodia

Statue carved on pillar in Hemadpanti Gondeshvar Shiva temple built in eleventh century in Sinnar town District Nasik Copyright: xAnilxDave/DinodiaxPhotox

Statue at Vettuvan Koil temple Kazhugumalai Tamil Nadu India Copyright: xMxAmirtham/DinodiaxPhotox

Myanmar, Mandalay, Mandalay. Intricate teak carving at the Shwenandaw Pagoda in Mandalay in Myanmar.

Dwarapalaka gate Keeper statue in Brihadisvara Brihadeeswara Big Temple (10th century) Thanjavur Tanjore, Tamil Nadu, South India, India, Asia. UNESCO World Heritage Site, Asia

Kailasanatha temple in Kanchipuram kancheepuram Tamil Nadu India Copyright: xMxAmirtham/DinodiaxPhotox

RELIEVES TEMPLO SOLAR-MAITHUNA(ACTO SEXUAL)Y DANZARINA. Location: TEMPLO DE SURIA-DIOS DEL SOL. KONARK. India.

Egapatha murthy in thiyagaraja swamy temple Thiruvotriyur Madras Chennai Tamil Nadu India Copyright: xMxAmirtham/DinodiaxPhotox

Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, South India, Stone reliefs with detailed sculptures decorate the wall of an ancient Indian temple, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, South India, India, Asia

17th century wood carvings in Temple Chariot at Madurai , Tamil Nadu , India

Carvings at Jagat shiromani, a Hindu temple situated in Amer, Rajastan, India.

Statues carved on wall, heritage Buddhist excavated site, Ratnagiri, Orissa, India Copyright: xAnilxDave/DinodiaxPhotox

17th century wooden carvings in Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple chariot, Madurai, Tamil Nadu

India. Hindu temples at Khajuraho, UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for their erotic carvings.

Schnitzereien hinduistischer Gottheiten im Jasmalnathji-Mahadev-Tempel, Asoda, Mehsana, Gujarat, Indien. Carvings of Hindu deities on Jasmalnathji Mahadev Temple, Asoda, Mehsana, Gujarat, India. Copyright: xZoonar.com/RealityImagesx 22399551

Banteay Srei (or Banteay Srey) is a 10th century Cambodian temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and is located to the north-east of the main group of temples at Angkor. Banteay Srei is built largely of red sandstone, a medium that lends itself to the elaborate decorative wall carvings which are still observable today. Banteay Srei is sometimes referred to as the 'jewel of Khmer art.'.

Carvings of Hindu deities on the Sun Temple of Jhalarapatan, Rajasthan, India. Carvings of Hindu deities on the Sun Temple of Jhalarapatan, Rajasthan, India. Copyright: xZoonar.com/RealityImagesx 21290253

Lord Siva with His consort Parvathi Sculpture in Cave 1, Badami, Karnataka, South India, India, Asia

Rishaba Ardhanari sculpture on the exterior wall of Brihadishvara temple is 10th century Chola temple UNESCO World Heritage site, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India Copyright: xMxAmirtham/DinodiaxPhotox

Carved sculptures of a loving couple at the entrance of the Parvati temple in Kachhagawan, Panna, Madhya Pradesh carved sculptures of a loving couple at the entrance of the Parvati temple in Kachhagawan, Panna, Madhya Pradesh

Nataraja Cave Temple Badami Bagalkot Karnataka India Asia Oct 2010 Copyright: xPhotochromy/DinodiaxPhotox

Statue of god Krishna hall of gods Mandore Jodhpur Rajasthan India Copyright: xMohammedxSharif/DinodiaxPhotox

Beautiful Sculpture of Hindu deities on the Sun Temple of Jhalarapatan, Rajasthan, India. Beautiful Sculpture of Hindu deities on the Sun Temple of Jhalarapatan, Rajasthan, India. Copyright: xZoonar.com/RealityImagesx 21290220

Schnitzereien von Hindu-Gottheiten im Shiva-Tempel, Bavka, Dahod, Gujarat, Indien. Carvings of Hindu deities on the Lord Shiva Temple, Bavka, Dahod, Gujarat, India. Copyright: xZoonar.com/RealityImagesx 22399528

Close-up view of north gateway pillar of stupa 1 showing different story of Buddha, Sanchi near Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India Copyright: xHarixMahidhar/DinodiaxPhotox

Narasimha man lion incarnation of Vishnu slaying Hiranya on his lap in Vitthala temple in Hampi, Karnataka, India Copyright: xMxAmirtham/DinodiaxPhotox

Lord Nataraja, 17th century wooden carvings in Meenakshi-Sundareswarar temple Chariot at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, South India, India, Asia

Close up of statue at Sun Temple, Konark, Orissa, India, Asia Copyright: xNitinxKelvalkar/DinodiaxPhotox

Guardstone. Ruwanweliseya Dagoba, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

Birth of Krishna, 10th cent. INDIA.

Alto-relievo of temples of Khajuraho Khajuraho Copyright: xZoonar.com/Yrax 13674736

Sun Temple Konarak Orissa India Copyright: xDebasishxBanerjee/DinodiaxPhotox

Corridor statue in Durga temple 7th century, Aihole, Karnataka, India Heritage Copyright: xAnilxDave/DinodiaxPhotox

Erotic carving, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India, Asia

Stone carvings and marble pillars at The Ranakpur Jain Temple at Desuri Tehsil in Pali District of Rajasthan, Western India

Lord Buddha in form of Prince Siddhartha as one of statue of lord at UNESCO World Heritage site Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, India Copyright: xManoejxPaateel/DinodiaxPhotox

Carvings of Buddhist Deities and Dwarapala on the Entrance of Teevardeo Buddhist Monastery, Sirpur, Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh, India. Carvings of Buddhist Deities and Dwarapala on the Entrance of Teevardeo Buddhist Monastery, Sirpur, Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh, India. Copyright: xZoonar.com/RealityImagesx 21296173

Parasuramesvara Temple in Bhubaneshwar, Orissa, India, Asia

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