From the incredible collection of Man Mohan Munshi Ji.
 |
| Carving of Hanuman on a boulder in Dry river bed near Billawar (formerly Vallapura) in Kathua District |
Next six photographs are of temple ruins at Chediai (North of Tikri on Jammu-Srinagar Highway). Needless to say that the site is in need of restoration and preservation.
 |
| A channel for water erected on arches for a waterfall( now dry) |
 |
| Statues of Lord Shiva and Parvati mounted on Nandi and Garuda |
 |
| Lord Kama (Hindu God of love ) mounted on peacock |
 |
| Lord Vishnu and Brahama. And Vishnu as Matsya Avatar |
 |
| Unidentified. [Right one is probably Krishna riding Kalia the serpent] |
 |
| A Pillar partly broken |
Next set of photographs are of other places of interest around Jammu.
 |
| Temple of Sankpal (a local Deity) close to Sanna Sar |
 |
| Temple at Cheni( architecture resembling to that of Kirmachi) |
 |
| What is left of Basoli Palace cum fort |
 |
| Riasi Fort recently renovated |
-0-
Some suggestions:
1. Picture titled 'Unidentified. [Right one is probably Krishna riding Kalia the serpent]'- Probably depicts Parashurama slaying Sahasrabaahu. The other figure does seem to be Krishna. This seems to be a part of a Dashavatara series.
2.Picture titled'Lord Kama (Hindu God of love ) mounted on peacock'-
figures within the ornate arch may depict Shukracharya, Raja Bali and Vamana Avatar of Vishnu ( L-R). Is that Brahma on a swan?
3. Picture titled 'Statues of Lord Shiva and Parvati mounted on Nandi and Garuda' That figure enclosed within an arch could be Kurma Avatar, the turtle. Notice the turtle-like shell.
Thanks for the suggestions (I think they make sense) and for all the comments.