A unique mix of ancient and modern art is seen in Kashiraj Kali Mandir of Varanasi, visited
The Kashiraj Kali Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, is 200 years old. It was built by the then Kashi King family. Let us tell you that this temple holds by architecture by devoted and art lovers. The architecture of the temple and workmanship by artisans actually surprises visitors. This temple is fully built using stone, which is of a wagon shape. Stone leaves, bells and rings carved on the walls and columns of the temple are also good proof of India’s highly developed stone art at the time. Some of the designs made here to the nuances of carving work are so accurate that it is difficult to suggest how they would be carved without any modern equipment when the technology was not so advanced at the time. It is said that this temple is the personal property of the king. It is also called the name of Kashi Raj Kali Temple as well as the Gupta Temple of Varanasi. The heavily carved door of the temple complex is an example of the architectural skills of that era. The carving of lions, elephants, dancers, gods on the doors and pillars of the temple is so nicely carved that this art is made to see it. The works of art on the temple are also called Hidden Treasure. The particular thing is that if you look at this artwork, it seems that these works of art are made on wood for the construction of the temple, but if you touch them, you will know that this art is made on wood, but on stone. The architecture of the temple is a mixture of ancient and modern art. The Sanctum Sanctorum of this 18th century dedicated to the goddess Kali also has Gautmesshwar Shivling. It is also said that there was an Ashram of Gautam Rishi here at the time, and he established and worshiped a glitter here. For this reason, this Shivling Gautameshwar Shivling is called. The belief behind the construction of the temple is that the then King realizes a supernatural power in this place and that his family built this temple here in honor of that power. Navratri are celebrated here with large pump nine days. Share this story -tags