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- The pillars of the Ganesha mandapa (pillared hall have a square base with purnaghata kalasha (vase and foliage motif), which is a symbol of prosperity and abundance. The middle part of the shaft is faceted and carved with standing female figures in varying states of preservation. At the top portion, each face of the shaft shows grassmukha (kirtimukha or face of glory), topped by a floral motif abacus. Above the abacus, brackets are placed to support the flat roof.
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- Temples of India, Jhalrapatan, Vishnu, Shiva, Jhalawar, Kalika Devi or Navdurga Temple, Chandravati Temples, Sitaleshwar Temple, Architecture, Chandrabhaga River, Chandramoleshwar Mahadeva Temple, 7th century to 10th century CE, Temple, Rajasthan, Built Heritage, Nagara Temple Style, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jaipur Circle, and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Jhalawar
- Date Uploaded:
- 19-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 20-06-2024
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- The south view of the Jangha (wall) of the Shiva Temple (Shiva Temple 2), behind the Sitaleshwar Temple has a depiction of Indrani with six arms on the kumbha (pot) moulding. In her upper hands, she holds a broken weapon and vajra (thunderbolt weapon associated with Indra), while her middle hands hold unidentified attributes. In her lower hands, she holds a kamandalu (water carrier or pot) and varadaksha (boon-granting gesture holding a rosary). At the base of her pedestal, there is an illustration of an elephant.
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- Chandravati Temples, 7th century to 10th century CE, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, Vishnu, Chandrabhaga River, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jaipur Circle, Built Heritage, Jhalawar, Jhalrapatan, Nagara Temple Style, Chandramoleshwar Mahadeva Temple, Shiva, Temples of India, Sitaleshwar Temple, Temple, Kalika Devi or Navdurga Temple, and Architecture
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Jhalawar
- Date Uploaded:
- 19-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 20-06-2024
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- In Copyright
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- Indra, the guardian deity of the east, is carved on the east face of the southern wall of Shiva Temple 1. He is depicted with two arms and shown holding a vajra (thunderbolt weapon associated with Indra) in his left hand and his right hand is placed on his thigh. His vahana (mount) Airavat is also shown on his left at the bottom.
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- Temples of India, Jhalrapatan, Vishnu, Shiva, Jhalawar, Kalika Devi or Navdurga Temple, Chandravati Temples, Built Heritage, Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Chandramoleshwar Mahadeva Temple, 7th century to 10th century CE, Temple, Rajasthan, Sitaleshwar Temple, Nagara Temple Style, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jaipur Circle, and Chandrabhaga River
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Jhalawar
- Date Uploaded:
- 19-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 19-06-2024
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- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- The rear view (northwest) of the Vishnu and Shiva temples behind the Sitaleshwar Temple shows that the temples are in disrepair. The ornately carved base mouldings of both temples are intact but the jangha (wall) and shikhara (superstructure) of both temples are severely damaged.
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- Temples of India, Jhalrapatan, Vishnu, Shiva, Jhalawar, Rajasthan, Chandravati Temples, Sitaleshwar Temple, Architecture, Chandrabhaga River, Chandramoleshwar Mahadeva Temple, 7th century to 10th century CE, Temple, Kalika Devi or Navdurga Temple, Built Heritage, Nagara Temple Style, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jaipur Circle, and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Jhalawar
- Date Uploaded:
- 19-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 19-06-2024
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- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- The portrayal of animals and birds on the pillars of the Sitaleshwar Temple is remarkable. The half-medallion decoration on one of the pillars captures the image of a tranquil and innocent lion, sitting and relaxing.
- Keyword:
- Temples of India, Jhalrapatan, Vishnu, Shiva, Temple, Kalika Devi or Navdurga Temple, Chandravati Temples, Built Heritage, Nagara Temple Style, Chandrabhaga River, Chandramoleshwar Mahadeva Temple, 7th century to 10th century CE, Jhalawar, Rajasthan, Sitaleshwar Temple, Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jaipur Circle
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Jhalawar
- Date Uploaded:
- 19-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 19-06-2024
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- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- The lalatabimba (lintel) on the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) entrance of the Shiva Temple (Shiva Temple 2) features a seated Lakulisa within a small niche. Lakulisa is depicted in padmasana (lotus pedestal pose) with two arms, holding a phala (fruit) and a danda (staff). On either side, Gandharva (celestial musicians) couples are illustrated holding garlands. The uttaranga (top horizontal band of the architrave) of the temple showcases depictions of Matrikas, Veerabhadra, along with Ganesha and Brahma.
- Keyword:
- Chandravati Temples, 7th century to 10th century CE, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, Kalika Devi or Navdurga Temple, Chandrabhaga River, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jaipur Circle, Built Heritage, Architecture, Jhalrapatan, Nagara Temple Style, Chandramoleshwar Mahadeva Temple, Shiva, Temples of India, Sitaleshwar Temple, Temple, Vishnu, and Jhalawar
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Jhalawar
- Date Uploaded:
- 19-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 20-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Within the Chandrabhaga temple complex, there stands an ancient Banyan tree that is revered by devotees along with the Shiva lingas (aniconic representations of Shiva) on the premises. Since banyan trees are believed to be wish-fulfilling and are associated with fertility in Hindu mythology, married couples worship these trees in hopes of bearing children.
- Keyword:
- Chandravati Temples, 7th century to 10th century CE, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, Kalika Devi or Navdurga Temple, Chandrabhaga River, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jaipur Circle, Built Heritage, Jhalawar, Jhalrapatan, Nagara Temple Style, Chandramoleshwar Mahadeva Temple, Shiva, Temples of India, Sitaleshwar Temple, Temple, Vishnu, and Architecture
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Jhalawar
- Date Uploaded:
- 19-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 19-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- The lower section of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) entrance of the Vishnu Temple displays the river goddesses, Ganga and Yamuna, succeeded by a chauri (fly whisk) bearer, and then the Vaishnava dvarapalas (door guardians). These four-armed dvarapalas are depicted holding a gada (mace), a shankha (conch shell), a chakra (discus), and one of their hands are positioned in abhayahasta (a hand pose indicating reassurance or protection from fear). They are adorned with a karand mukuta (tiered crown), long garlands, and elaborate jewelry.
- Keyword:
- Temples of India, 7th century to 10th century CE, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, Vishnu, Chandrabhaga River, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jaipur Circle, Built Heritage, Architecture, Jhalrapatan, Nagara Temple Style, Chandramoleshwar Mahadeva Temple, Shiva, Chandravati Temples, Sitaleshwar Temple, Temple, Kalika Devi or Navdurga Temple, and Jhalawar
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Jhalawar
- Date Uploaded:
- 19-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 19-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- The rear view of Shiva Temple 1 showcases the vedibandha (basal mouldings), incorporating the khura (hoof), the kumbha (pot), the kalasha (a pitcher), and the kapotapalika (cyma recta). The kumbha has intermittent niches housing sculptures of females, couples, and dwarfs. Above the moulding, the jangha (wall) exhibits central projected niches flanked by slightly narrower projected niches.
- Keyword:
- Chandravati Temples, Sitaleshwar Temple, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, Vishnu, Chandrabhaga River, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jaipur Circle, Built Heritage, Jhalawar, Jhalrapatan, Nagara Temple Style, Chandramoleshwar Mahadeva Temple, Shiva, Temples of India, 7th century to 10th century CE, Temple, Kalika Devi or Navdurga Temple, and Architecture
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Jhalawar
- Date Uploaded:
- 19-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 19-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Description:
- The Chandrabhaga temple complex has two temples, a Vishnu Temple (left) and a Shiva Temple (right), situated on their respective platforms behind the Sitaleshwar Temple. Both temples presently consist only of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum), which can be accessed by a set of steps.
- Keyword:
- Temples of India, Jhalrapatan, Vishnu, Shiva, Jhalawar, Kalika Devi or Navdurga Temple, Chandravati Temples, Sitaleshwar Temple, Nagara Temple Style, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jaipur Circle, Chandramoleshwar Mahadeva Temple, 7th century to 10th century CE, Temple, Rajasthan, Built Heritage, Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), and Chandrabhaga River
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Jhalawar
- Date Uploaded:
- 19-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 19-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image