...a bridge across Tawi and a winding climb later, one first reaches Bagh-e-Bahu, a garden complex adjoining the Bahu Fort, overlooking the Tawi. The walls of the fort loom large above this Mughal style garden. But, owing to the imposed curfew, it was closed. Once up, a short walk through the local marketplace takes you to the fort entrance. - Bahu Fort, Jammu City Part-1, Jammu & Kashmir, India - ImageWrighter
The temple of Amareshwar, the eternal, has existed since the 11th century on the south bank of the river Narmada. It is a Saikata Linga or Parthiv Linga, meaning - made of mud/earth as against being self-manifested. Nagari architecture dominates the edifice’s nook and corner. The carved statues of Shiva and Parvati are exquisite. - Mandhata Parikrama Completion, Omkareshwar - ImageWrighter
Two decorative arches form the entire gateway. It is said that the first rays of the sunlight touch it in the morning. During sunset, you can view the rise of the moon too. The east wall has the idol of the Sun and the Western facade holds the Moon God. - ImageWrighter
As per the Puranas, the white core of the Somnath Lingam gives the temple its name - ‘Gauri Somnath’ as Gauri means white. Today, this Lingam is black. Two myths prevail around the Lingam. - Mandhata Parikrama Part-3, Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh, India - ImageWrighter