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Rajarajeshvara Temple Complex
1 carved complex : granite ; 30.2 m. sq.
Rajarajeshvara Temple Complex
This second, inner gateway's bottom left edge is shown in close detail. Figures and animals are carved in both low and high relief. The surface is richly patterned.
Rajarajeshvara Temple Complex
1 carved complex : granite ; 30.2 m. sq.
Sari
Indian Sari Ensemble of light green georgette with black machine embroidery and silver beading. a) Short-sleeve choli (blouse) with hook & eye closure at center front. Floral embroidery and beading. b) Sari with matching embroidery/beading.
Sari
India Sari: a) Choli bodice of turquoise blue synthetic crepe with zardozi gold metallic embroidery and beading at shoulder and on short sleeves. b) Sari of matching turquoise blue synthetic crepe with zardozi gold metallic embroidery and beading.
Sari
Sari of red polyester, cotton and silk. a) Blouse or choli: Short sleeve, v-neck, front open b) Sari: Silk, with silver and gold woven motifs and tasseled fringe. c) Underskirt: Cotton, salmon pink, pleats at hem.
Scarf
Scarf of brown silk in hand printed dark red paisley inspired central design with geometric and paisley-like border. Rolled hem. Measures 26'' x 26'' Label: "All silk woven / and printed by hand / in India for / Hand Craft Inc."
Seed Pouch
Seed pouch of cream cotton in triangular shape.
Sequin jacket
Evening jacket of black silk with sequin decoration. Hip length jacket with long sleeves, High, rounded collar with two hook-and-eyes just below throat, and center front opening with 9 hidden snaps and two hook-and-eyes. Neckline, cuffs, hem, and cf opening heavily beaded/sequined in gold and copper with small Paisley forms in green and blue/gray chain stitch embroidery. Body of jacket decorated in large blocks of overlapping sequins in iridescent purple, iridescent dark green, and black sequins. Torso lined in black silk; sleeves unlined. Designer's label at inside back collar: “Naeem Khan / Riazee / Nights”; Retailer's label at inside back collar: “Neiman Marcus”; Content/Origin label at inside back collar: “Suzarilla / Pure Silk Garments / with silk lining / Made in India” Size label at inside back collar: "8" With small plastic bag of spare sequins/beads.
St. Francis Xavier Adoring the Cross, Basilica of Bom Jesus
This carved sculpture depicts St. Francis Xavier as he adores the cross in his raised right hand. The sculpture is painted in several colors with richly carved details.
Taj Mahal Hotel
The facade of the large hotel is visible with its arched portals, onion cupolas and domes. The hotel sits next to the Arabian Sea.
Taj Mahal Hotel
The central section of the facade is visible in an upward sweeping view.
Taj Mahal Hotel
The corner with an onion dome is visible along with sweeping view of portion of the side facades.
Vitthala Temple Complex
A partial view of the temple complex is shown.
Vitthala Temple Complex
This view contains a platform and an intact temple in the background. People walking around perimeter in foreground show the massive scale of the height of the elevation. Some archaeologists can be seen digging at the base.
Vitthala Temple Complex
This general view shows the area above the eastern courtyard and archaeologists digging in the foreground.
Vitthala Temple Complex
This view shows two platforms and the elaborately decorated superstructures.
Vitthala Temple Complex
The surface decoration of the platform base is shown in this view. The view upward includes a portion of the superstructure at a raking angle.
Vitthala Temple Complex
The view includes the south entrance to the dancing platform visible at right.
Vitthala Temple Complex
This close view shows the south side of the entrance to the temple with its stairs and highly surface decorated columns.
Vitthala Temple Complex
The view shows the Marriage Pavilion with its east gateway.
Vitthala Temple Complex
This close view shows a leonine type creature carved into the plinth of the marriage pavilion.
Vitthala Temple Complex
The highly decorated piers to the marriage pavilion are shown.
Vitthala Temple Complex
A close detail of the highly decorative animals are shown that grace the entrance to the marriage pavilion.
Vitthala Temple Complex
The pier decoration shows Krishna killing a peacock. Other animal figures can be seen in the background.
Vitthala Temple Complex
The view shows a portion of the temple complex with many visitors milling around and the gateway is shown.
Vitthala Temple Complex
The very close detail of the carved surface shows carving marks in the stone.
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