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La description:: The sanctum of the temple has a sculpture of Mahishasuramardini sculpture. The multi-armed Goddess is shown slaying Mahisha (the buffalo demon), who is depicted in zoomorphic form. Presently, her head and arms are broken. She is accompanied by a few figures who are also seen killing asuras (demons). Her vahana (mount) is also depicted.
Mot-clé:: Ganesha, Vamana Temple, 10th - 11th Century CE, Temples of India, Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Ghateshwar Temple, Pratihara, Shiva, Sadashiva Temple, Vishnu, Nagara Temple Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jodhpur Circle, Rajasthan, Baroli, Rawatbhata, Architecture, and Chittorgarh
Créateur:: Temples of India Project Team
Donateur:: Dr Nikita Rathore
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Éditeur:: Jio Institute
Emplacement:: Chittorgarh
Date de téléchargement:: 29-05-2024
Date modifiée:: 29-05-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

La description:: The shaft of the torana (ornamental gateway) displays four figures on each of its four sides of the octagonal base, while the remaining four sides are left plain. Each side of the shaft features three female figures and one male figure. One of the female figures is shown standing, holding a bowl and from her other hand, she gracefully holds her drapery. The figure embodies feminine beauty, characterized by her curvaceous figure, elegant hairdo, and jewellery.
Mot-clé:: Baroli, Jodhpur Circle, Ghateshwar Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Sadashiva Temple, Architecture, Chittorgarh, Temples of India, Ganesha, Shiva, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, Nagara Temple Architecture, Vishnu, Pratihara, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Vamana Temple, 10th - 11th Century CE, and Temple
Créateur:: Temples of India Project Team
Donateur:: Dr Nikita Rathore
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Éditeur:: Jio Institute
Emplacement:: Chittorgarh
Date de téléchargement:: 29-05-2024
Date modifiée:: 29-05-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

La description:: The male figure on the other pillar of the torana (ornamental gateway) is depicted in the same posture with folded hands. He is also adorned with heavy jewellery and bears the distinctive mark of Jaina deities on his chest. He is accompanied by an attendant.
Mot-clé:: Ganesha, Rajasthan, Baroli, Temples of India, Rawatbhata, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Ghateshwar Temple, Pratihara, Architecture, Sadashiva Temple, Vishnu, Nagara Temple Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jodhpur Circle, Vamana Temple, 10th - 11th Century CE, Temple, Shiva, and Chittorgarh
Créateur:: Temples of India Project Team
Donateur:: Dr Nikita Rathore
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Éditeur:: Jio Institute
Emplacement:: Chittorgarh
Date de téléchargement:: 29-05-2024
Date modifiée:: 29-05-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

La description:: Temple 6 is dedicated to Mahishasuramardini. The temple is situated next to the Vamana Temple and to the right side of the Ghateshwar Temple. It is one of the well-preserved temples and biggest temples in the complex, with all its parts intact. The temple is east-facing and consists of a mukhamandapa (front porch), antarala (vestibule), and a garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum).
Mot-clé:: Ganesha, Rajasthan, Baroli, Temples of India, Rawatbhata, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Ghateshwar Temple, Pratihara, Architecture, Sadashiva Temple, Vishnu, Nagara Temple Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jodhpur Circle, Vamana Temple, 10th - 11th Century CE, Temple, Shiva, and Chittorgarh
Créateur:: Temples of India Project Team
Donateur:: Dr Nikita Rathore
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Éditeur:: Jio Institute
Emplacement:: Chittorgarh
Date de téléchargement:: 29-05-2024
Date modifiée:: 29-05-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image