Madanikas of Ramappa temple near Warangal. Exquisite 

Tripoto
9th Oct 2016

Madanikas or celestial figurines of Ramappa temple near Warangal.

Photo of Madanikas of Ramappa temple near Warangal. Exquisite  1/1 by Chendilk

Exquisitely crafted with such minute details. I present here some of the intricate stonework.

Photo of Ramappa Temple, Palampet, Telangana, India by Chendilk

Notice the high heels !

Photo of Ramappa Temple, Palampet, Telangana, India by Chendilk
Photo of Ramappa Temple, Palampet, Telangana, India by Chendilk

Here a monkey is trying to cling to a madanika and she tries to shoo away the intruder. Notice the anger in her eyes and the oversized ear rings which are back in vogue.

Notice the anger in her eyes and the oversized ear rings which are back in vogue.

Photo of Madanikas of Ramappa temple near Warangal. Exquisite by Chendilk
Photo of Madanikas of Ramappa temple near Warangal. Exquisite by Chendilk

NAGINI and RAGINI

Photo of Madanikas of Ramappa temple near Warangal. Exquisite by Chendilk

Only two madanikas have names, NAGINI and RAGINI.

Nagini dances with the snakes draped on her as garlands and in Rigini's case notice the shadow of the necklace on her chest.( not clear in the picture,though)