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31. View of the Chaturmukha linga from the south

Description:: On the south side of the linga, one can observe the face and bust of the deity. The deity has a heavy jatamukuta (matted crown) on its head and hairlocks coming down to the shoulders. The sringara (attributes) of all four faces of the Chaturmukha linga are distinct, highlighting the iconographic features.
Keyword:: Gupta Brahmi, Shivaratri, Rajasthan, Late Gupta Period, Charchoma Maliya, Adi Shakti, Shiva, Mahakal Temple, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Kota, and Charchoma Shiva Temple
Creator:: Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:: Nikita Rathore
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Kota
Date Uploaded:: 16-05-2024
Date Modified:: 16-05-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

32. Decorated sculpture of Nandi

Description:: The magnificently decorated sculpture of Nandi, positioned in front of the platform and oriented towards the mulaprasada (main temple), is truly impressive. Particularly notable is the hump of Nandi, adorned with an intricately coiled serpent, which gracefully encircles the hump, adding to the sculpture's beauty.
Keyword:: Gupta Brahmi, Shivaratri, Rajasthan, Late Gupta Period, Charchoma Maliya, Adi Shakti, Shiva, Mahakal Temple, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Kota, and Charchoma Shiva Temple
Creator:: Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:: Nikita Rathore
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Kota
Date Uploaded:: 16-05-2024
Date Modified:: 16-05-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

33. View of the entrance from the mandapa

Description:: View of the entrance (east-facing) of the present temple structure. The doorframe is carved with figures at the bottom which have withered with time and can only be seen upon close inspection. The uttaranga (upper section of the doorframe) resembles a carved wooden roof. Dentil ornamentation breaks the monotony of an otherwise simple entrance.
Keyword:: Gupta Brahmi, Shivaratri, Rajasthan, Late Gupta Period, Charchoma Shiva Temple, Adi Shakti, Shiva, Mahakal Temple, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Kota, and Charchoma Maliya
Creator:: Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:: Nikita Rathore
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Kota
Date Uploaded:: 16-05-2024
Date Modified:: 16-05-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

34. Brahmi inscriptions of the Gupta period

Description:: The Charchoma Shiva Temple has two Brahmi inscriptions of Gupta letters. One of the inscriptions is placed on the entrance, outside the main temple structure. The language used in this inscription is Sanskrit.
Keyword:: Charchoma Shiva Temple, Kota, Mahakal Temple, Shivaratri, Late Gupta Period, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Adi Shakti, Gupta Brahmi, Rajasthan, Charchoma Maliya, and Shiva
Creator:: Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:: Nikita Rathore
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Kota
Date Uploaded:: 16-05-2024
Date Modified:: 16-05-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

35. Shiva linga adorned with a metal naga image

Description:: The stone platform on the left side of the stairs, leading to the temple, has a group of five sculptures. The central sculpture is a Shiva linga adorned with a metal naga image, preceded by a Nandi sculpture. Flanking the linga are three additional pindi (stone) sculptures, probably representing members of Shiva parivara (family): Parvati on the right, and Kartikeya and Ganesha on the left.
Keyword:: Gupta Brahmi, Shivaratri, Rajasthan, Late Gupta Period, Charchoma Shiva Temple, Adi Shakti, Shiva, Mahakal Temple, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Kota, and Charchoma Maliya
Creator:: Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:: Nikita Rathore
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Kota
Date Uploaded:: 16-05-2024
Date Modified:: 16-05-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

36. Staircase of the temple

Description:: Stairs leading to the temple, situated on an elevated area. There are stone platforms or benches placed on both sides of the steps to provide a sitting place for the devotees. At the third stone bench, on both sides of the stairs, one can notice a stone tablet of Jaipur Circle, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), indicating it to be a National Protected Site.
Keyword:: Charchoma Shiva Temple, Kota, Mahakal Temple, Shivaratri, Late Gupta Period, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Adi Shakti, Gupta Brahmi, Rajasthan, Charchoma Maliya, and Shiva
Creator:: Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:: Nikita Rathore
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Kota
Date Uploaded:: 16-05-2024
Date Modified:: 16-05-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

37. Platform with ancient sculptures, a Nandi, and a stele with inscription

Description:: There is another stone platform, around a tree, in front of the entrance of the main temple where ancient sculptures of Ganesha, covered in vermilion, a Goddess, and a Nandi are kept. There is another huge sculpture of Nandi in front of the platform, facing the mandapa that displays fine craftsmanship. Ornamentation on the body of the vahana of Shiva is also rendered gracefully. There is a stone stele placed next to the platform which has an inscription engraved that belongs to a later date.
Keyword:: Gupta Brahmi, Shivaratri, Rajasthan, Late Gupta Period, Charchoma Shiva Temple, Adi Shakti, Shiva, Mahakal Temple, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Kota, and Charchoma Maliya
Creator:: Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:: Nikita Rathore
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Kota
Date Uploaded:: 16-05-2024
Date Modified:: 16-05-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

38. Deity revered as Hanuman

Description:: On the left side after reaching the top, is another small shrine situated on a stone platform beneath a thick tree. The deity revered as Hanuman, is covered in vermilion and is worshipped regularly by the devotees.
Keyword:: Charchoma Shiva Temple, Kota, Mahakal Temple, Shivaratri, Late Gupta Period, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Shiva, Gupta Brahmi, Rajasthan, Charchoma Maliya, and Adi Shakti
Creator:: Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:: Nikita Rathore
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Kota
Date Uploaded:: 16-05-2024
Date Modified:: 16-05-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

39. Plain front façade with a flanking chhajja supporting the roof

Description:: The east-facing entrance leading to the mulaprasada has a plain and simple base, with a few steps paving the entrance, and a single decorative band at the top. The front façade is plain, with a flanking chhajja supporting the roof. These architectural features are additions made in the 19th century resulting in the present look of the temple.
Keyword:: Gupta Brahmi, Shivaratri, Rajasthan, Late Gupta Period, Charchoma Maliya, Adi Shakti, Shiva, Mahakal Temple, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Kota, and Charchoma Shiva Temple
Creator:: Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:: Nikita Rathore
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Kota
Date Uploaded:: 16-05-2024
Date Modified:: 16-05-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

40. Water tank at the entrance of the temple

Description:: In front of the temple lies a water tank, seemingly a later addition as indicated by the presence of chhatris installed at its corners. The water level can be reached by steps. There is a raised platform on one side. The tank is used regularly by the locals for different purposes. However, a clear statement is made on the chhatris emphasizing the importance of maintaining the sanctity and cleanliness of this holy tank.
Keyword:: Charchoma Shiva Temple, Kota, Mahakal Temple, Shivaratri, Late Gupta Period, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Adi Shakti, Gupta Brahmi, Rajasthan, Charchoma Maliya, and Shiva
Creator:: Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:: Nikita Rathore
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Kota
Date Uploaded:: 16-05-2024
Date Modified:: 16-05-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

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36. Staircase of the temple

37. Platform with ancient sculptures, a Nandi, and a stele with inscription

38. Deity revered as Hanuman

39. Plain front façade with a flanking chhajja supporting the roof

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36. Staircase of the temple

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