r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Imaginary-Bat903 • 9h ago
6th Century Rock Cut Temples at Badami Caves
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u/DeletinMySocialMedia 9h ago
I’m always so amazed by these architecture of these ancient cities, like nothing but pure devotion to their Gods n Goddesses.
Like that’s pure beauty and magic cause how on earth did they do this without leaving evidence or where those rocks went or tools.
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u/abhitooth 9h ago
Probably only work they had in hand. Unlike today's time they are not in 9 to 5 job with deadlines.
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u/DeletinMySocialMedia 9h ago
See that’s the thing I see this “work” as more or devotion to it cause shows serious dedication, commitment and love. I’m just in awe bc we ain’t never gonna match this.
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u/abhitooth 8h ago
I don't think those who made it thought it that way. Food and access to it was scares and limited. They did it for labour and pay for it. Even for king it was just an moral obligation
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u/OddWorldliness989 7h ago
Why do you think they did it for pay and food? Back then people lived off of land. They can simply grow their own food and eat.
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u/WorriedMap6811 7h ago
Except not everyone had enough land for self sufficient farming and they still had to pay taxes.
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u/DeletinMySocialMedia 6h ago
Again I have really hard time believing this. I think you are using the perspective of today’s work life with theirs.
I don’t think it was moral obligation but actual love and reverence for their deities. Hindu and Buddhist temples all have this quality to them.
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u/abhitooth 2h ago
People were people back then also. Script has mesmerised them as devotees or godly being. Humans were and are normal humans and did what suited to their survival. Those who knew how to capitalized others sold stories and those who didn't fell for labour of it.That's how humanity has survived.
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u/rac3r5 2h ago
Probably only work they had in hand. Unlike today's time they are not in 9 to 5 job with deadlines.
That's an understatement. You can say that about any modern building.
You do realize that these works took a lot of skilled professionals of their time to create. Think about the logistics it took to move the rocks, the architect(s) who planned everything, the engineer who made sure it was feasible, the person who chose the site, the interior designers who made things look nice, the artist who drew the art and the stone sculptors who probably had years of training to chip the rock right the first time. And they most likely had deadlines, lives were shorter back then and I'm sure the patron Raja wanted to have the work completed in his lifetime. What I would agree on is they didn't have 9-5's, but rather longer hours as labour standards were probably not a thing.
Ancient India had a civilization that had cities, ports, engaged in trade, was a center of learning with universities.
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u/Unspecialized_Blitz 6h ago
I think this explains why ancient societies were so deeply religious. People dedicated an immense amount of time to their crafts and took genuine pride in their work.
It wasn't just a chore done for money; it was an expression of mastery. Their focus was so intense that they truly felt divinely blessed in the moment. Perhaps that deep focus is exactly what a blessing is 'a connection to nature'. In that sense, nature itself is God.
Who knew I could have profound shower thoughts like this while staring at a laptop screen?
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u/RupertPupkin85 1h ago
What is it with Indians and rock cutting? Have other cultures done this? Petra, is that rock cutting?
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u/Underrlordd 8h ago
Why does it have to compare to Petra? Feels like some nationalist fan page post.
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u/Justa_CuriousBoi 8h ago edited 7h ago
Both represent the absolute pinnacle of ancient rock-cut architecture, but they serve fundamentally different purposes and showcase distinct engineering mindsets.
Badami cave temples are sacred rock-cut cave temples with carved Hindu and Jain deities. They represent the interior masterclass and hold spiritual values.
Petra was a full blown operational capital city, tomb, temple and trade hub. But here I think by Petra you mean the rock-cut cave buildings of Petra not the residential free standing houses. The spectacular, carved rock-cut structures were primarily used as royal tombs, temples & other religious monuments, and public administrative centers. Petra represents the exterior drama and scale. The carved cave structures of Petra are monumental from outside but flat from inside.
I didn't use AI to write this👆🏻, I just though that I should format it properly....
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u/telescopeinmynose 8h ago
Thank you AI, though you weren't invited
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u/Justa_CuriousBoi 8h ago
My bad bro....I forgot that formatting my text and using complete sentences violates reddit policy. Next time I'll make sure to add five typos and use "bruh" three times so I sound like a real boy 😭🙏🏻
Imagine thinking that basic literacy and a paragraph break requires an AI assistance...*sigh ._.
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u/HereIsAnotherPOV 7h ago
Badami and Pattadkallu are considered as the university of ancient architecture, that's why we can see so many unique structures there..