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- A closer view of the jangha (wall) of the Undeshwar Temple exhibits carved stambhas (buttresses) positioned between the bhadras (central offsets). Each side features five buttresses, with the central one depicting the dikapalas (deities of cardinal directions), while the others portray female dancers, musicians, surasundaris (celestial damsels), and alasa kanya (a form of indolent female or maiden).
- Keyword:
- Mandakini Kund, 11th to 13th century CE, Early Medieval, Temple, Bhilwara, Rajasthan, Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Mahakal Temple, Undeshwar Temple, Bijolia Group of Temples, Hazareshwar Temple, and Nagara Style of Architecture
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Bhilwara
- Date Uploaded:
- 01-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 01-06-2024
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- In Copyright
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- The depicted image is of the jangha (wall), and garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of the Undeshwar Temple features a dancer and a cymbal player, both shown from the rear with their upper bodies twisted towards the viewer. One of their arms is raised while the other is lowered. The dancer is making classical dance gestures, while the cymbal player holds cymbals in both hands. They possess voluptuous figures, and their beauty is accentuated by their ornate jewelry.
- Keyword:
- Nagara Style of Architecture, 11th to 13th century CE, Mandakini Kund, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Temple, Bijolia Group of Temples, Bhilwara, Early Medieval, Architecture, Hazareshwar Temple, Mahakal Temple, Rajasthan, and Undeshwar Temple
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Bhilwara
- Date Uploaded:
- 01-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 01-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Ishana is portrayed, on the kakshasana (seat back) of the Undeshwar Temple, with four arms, carrying a trishula (trident) and a sarpa (snake) in his upper hands. In his lower hands, he holds a kamandalu (water pot) and extends a varadaksha (giving blessing) gesture. Adorned with a jatamukuta (crown of matted hair) and jewelry, his vehicle, the bull, is depicted at the bottom right.
- Keyword:
- Mahakal Temple, 11th to 13th century CE, Mandakini Kund, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Temple, Bijolia Group of Temples, Bhilwara, Early Medieval, Architecture, Hazareshwar Temple, Nagara Style of Architecture, Rajasthan, and Undeshwar Temple
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Bhilwara
- Date Uploaded:
- 01-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 01-06-2024
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- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- A notable characteristic of this temple is the intricate carving of makara toranas (ornamental gateways/arches crafted with mythical crocodile creatures flanking on both ends) crowning the central four pillars of the mandapa (pillared hall) of the Undeshwar Temple. These toranas significantly enhance the beauty of the mandapa.
- Keyword:
- Mandakini Kund, 11th to 13th century CE, Early Medieval, Temple, Bhilwara, Rajasthan, Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Hazareshwar Temple, Undeshwar Temple, Nagara Style of Architecture, Mahakal Temple, and Bijolia Group of Temples
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Bhilwara
- Date Uploaded:
- 01-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 01-06-2024
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- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- The closer view of the vedibandha (basal mouldings) of the Undeshwar Temple shows the gajathara moulding (elephants in the band). This moulding is commonly found in grand Bhumija temples. The kumbha (pot) moulding is adorned with miniature niches containing figures of deities. The kalasha (pitcher) molding is also intricately carved with a band featuring a diamond motif.
- Keyword:
- Mandakini Kund, 11th to 13th century CE, Early Medieval, Temple, Bhilwara, Rajasthan, Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Mahakal Temple, Undeshwar Temple, Nagara Style of Architecture, Hazareshwar Temple, and Bijolia Group of Temples
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Bhilwara
- Date Uploaded:
- 01-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 01-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- The Mandakini Kund is a square-shaped reservoir of sacred water with entrances on three sides. Flights of steps are provided on each side, facilitating access for people to descend into the holy water. On the fourth side of the reservoir, there is a visible flat-roofed structure supported by pillars. Moreover, there are two petite pavilions located at the corners of the reservoir.
- Keyword:
- Mandakini Kund, 11th to 13th century CE, Early Medieval, Temple, Bhilwara, Rajasthan, Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Hazareshwar Temple, Undeshwar Temple, Bijolia Group of Temples, Mahakal Temple, and Nagara Style of Architecture
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Bhilwara
- Date Uploaded:
- 01-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 01-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- The mandapa (pillared hall) of the Undeshwar Temple has a large circular ceiling, while the toranas (ornamental gateways/arches) atop the central four pillars support an additional smaller concentric cusped arch circular ceiling. This intricately adorned ceiling portrays flying gods and goddesses holding their distinctive attributes.
- Keyword:
- Mandakini Kund, 11th to 13th century CE, Early Medieval, Temple, Bhilwara, Rajasthan, Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Hazareshwar Temple, Undeshwar Temple, Nagara Style of Architecture, Mahakal Temple, and Bijolia Group of Temples
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Bhilwara
- Date Uploaded:
- 01-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 01-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- A depiction of the goddess Chamunda is there on the southern wall of the antarala (vestibule or antechamber) of the Hazareshwar Temple. Chamunda, portrayed with twelve arms, stands upon a human body. Skeletal depiction with desiccated breasts and a sunken belly containing a scorpion. She wears a triangular loin cloth to cover her lower body. She has a jatamukuta (crown of matted hair) adorned with a skull at the front. Large earrings dangle from her elongated earlobes, and a snake wraps around her neck and ankles. In her right hand, she holds a trishula (trident), damaru (double-sided drum), arrow, a broken weapon with a staff, and a bell (ghanta). In her left hand, she carries a snake and a broken weapon with a staff. Her left frontal hand holds a bowl, while her right frontal hand touches it. At the bottom left, a human figure is depicted seated, drinking blood dripping from a severed head into a bowl.
- Keyword:
- Nagara Style of Architecture, 11th to 13th century CE, Mandakini Kund, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Temple, Bijolia Group of Temples, Bhilwara, Early Medieval, Undeshwar Temple, Hazareshwar Temple, Mahakal Temple, Rajasthan, and Architecture
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Bhilwara
- Date Uploaded:
- 01-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 01-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- The mandapa (pillared hall) of the Hazareshwar Temple is a small square open hall which stands on a low base, supported by four pillars positioned at its corners. These pillars feature square bases adorned with depictions of deities. The shaft of the pillars is intricately carved with male deities, musicians, dancers, and surasundaris (celestial damsels). Transitioning into an octagonal shape, then into sixteen facets and circular, the shaft culminates with an abacus supporting bharavahaka (load bearers) brackets, which in turn uphold the lintel. The mandapa's ceiling, square in shape, is exquisitely carved. There is an idol of Nandi housed at the centre of the mandapa.
- Keyword:
- Nagara Style of Architecture, 11th to 13th century CE, Mandakini Kund, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Temple, Bijolia Group of Temples, Bhilwara, Early Medieval, Undeshwar Temple, Hazareshwar Temple, Mahakal Temple, Rajasthan, and Architecture
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Bhilwara
- Date Uploaded:
- 01-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 01-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- The Hazareshwar Temple, also known as the Swarnajaleshwar Temple, houses a Shiva linga in the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum). This linga is positioned on a square yonipatta (womb-shaped base) and intricately carved with numerous smaller lingas. It is this unique feature of the linga, adorned with hundreds and thousands of lingas, that lends the temple its name, the Hazareshwar Temple.
- Keyword:
- Mandakini Kund, 11th to 13th century CE, Early Medieval, Temple, Bhilwara, Rajasthan, Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Hazareshwar Temple, Undeshwar Temple, Bijolia Group of Temples, Mahakal Temple, and Nagara Style of Architecture
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Bhilwara
- Date Uploaded:
- 01-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 01-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image