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- Agni, the deity of the southeast direction, is also portrayed on the kakshasana (seat back) of the Undeshwar Temple. He holds a pointed spoon and a flower in his upper hands. Unfortunately, his lower hands are damaged, as is the face of his vehicle. Agni is adorned with a jatamukuta (crown of matted hair) and has a beard.
- Keyword:
- Mahakal Temple, 11th to 13th century CE, Mandakini Kund, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, Bijolia Group of Temples, Bhilwara, Early Medieval, Undeshwar Temple, Hazareshwar Temple, Nagara Style of Architecture, Temple, 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
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- One of the bhadras (central offsets) of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of the Undeshwar Temple features a seated Vishnu depicted with four arms. Adorned with a crown, Vishnu holds a gada (mace) and a chakra (discus) in his upper hands. In his lower right hand, he holds an akshamala (rosary) while also displaying the Varada hasta (hand gesture of conferring a boon) gesture. Unfortunately, his lower left hand is damaged. The figure is adorned with elaborate jewelry including large circular earrings, a broad beaded necklace, a breast band, a girdle, bangles and anklets.
- Keyword:
- Nagara Style of Architecture, 11th to 13th century CE, Mandakini Kund, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, Bijolia Group of Temples, Bhilwara, Early Medieval, Architecture, Hazareshwar Temple, Mahakal Temple, Temple, 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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203. An image of Brahma
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- The bhadra (central offset) positioned on the rear (east) wall of the garbhagriha garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of the Undeshwar Temple features an image of Brahma. The deity, albeit significantly damaged, is depicted seated on a pedestal. He is portrayed with three faces and four arms, although his upper arms are broken. In his lower left hand, he holds a kamandalu (water pot) while displaying the Varada hasta (hand gesture of conferring a boon) gesture with his lower right hand. Brahma is adorned with a jatamukuta (crown of matted hair), a mustache, and a beard.
- 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
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- In Copyright
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- Image
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- The mandapa (pillared hall) and mukhamandapa (front porch) of the Undeshwar feature elaborate moldings and low walls that uphold intricately carved kakshasana (seat back). Niches on the walls of the mukhamandapa and mandapa are adorned with carvings depicting deities such as Kartikeya, avatars (manifestations) of Vishnu, and the ashta dikapalas (deities representing eight cardinal directions).
- 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
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- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Varuna is depicted on the kakshasasna (seat back), of the Undeshwar Temple, alongside his vehicle, the Makara (crocodile). He holds a pasha (noose) in his upper right hand and a pushpa (flower) in his upper left hand. In his lower left hand, he carries a kamandalu (water pot), while his lower right hand is extended in the Varada hasta (hand gesture of conferring a boon) gesture.
- Keyword:
- Nagara Style of Architecture, 11th to 13th century CE, Mandakini Kund, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, Bijolia Group of Temples, Bhilwara, Early Medieval, Architecture, Hazareshwar Temple, Mahakal Temple, Temple, 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
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- Image
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- Chamunda is depicted on the exterior wall of the antarala vestibule or antechamber) of the Undeshwar Temple, serving as the first figure encountered by devotees during the parikrama (circumambulation). Standing atop a human body, she is accompanied by two attendants and an animal. Although she possesses multiple arms, many of them are damaged. In her upper hands, she holds a sarpa (serpant), partially obscured by her jatamukuta (crown of mattered hair). Her intact right arms hold a damaru (double-headed drum) and a trishula (trident), while her left intact hands grasp a khatvanga (staff with a skull) and a bowl. She touches her lips with the finger of her left hand. At the bottom left, a seated figure is depicted holding a bowl, suggesting he is drinking from it. It is conceivable that one of the broken left hands of the goddess was carrying a munda (severed human head). The presence of the seated figure with a bowl implies he is drinking blood dripping from the severed head. Chamunda is portrayed with a skeletal body, and her belly cavity contains a scorpion. Her lower body is covered with a loin cloth.
- 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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- The passage from the mukhamandapa (front porch) leads to the mandapa (pillared hall), marked by two detached busts of Sadashiva at both sides of the entrance. Each bust portrays Sadashiva with three faces.
- 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
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- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- To the south of the mandapa (pillared hall) lies a shrine with an intricately carved, multi-shakha (vertical bands or architraves) doorframe. The doorframe contains niches adorned with Shiva and his manifestations, Matrikas and Ganesh. The lalatabimba (lintel) is covered in white paint, obscuring its details. In the garbhagriha (sanctum), a Shiva linga is placed.
- Keyword:
- Mahakal Temple, 11th to 13th century CE, Mandakini Kund, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Temple, Bijolia Group of Temples, Bhilwara, Early Medieval, Undeshwar Temple, Hazareshwar Temple, Nagara Style of Architecture, 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 mukhamandapa (front porch) of the Mahakal Temple features a kakshasana (seat backs) adorned with niches housing divine figures, including deities like Brahma and Kaumari. Interwoven among these divine figures are depictions of ascetics, musicians, and surasundaris (celestial damsels).
- 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
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- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- The garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of the Mahakal Temple on the east is a square, simple, dimly lit chamber which has a Shiva linga at the center. The Mahakal Temple is a living temple where people come to worship regularly Shiva lingas in both the garbhagrihas (east and south).
- Keyword:
- Mahakal Temple, 11th to 13th century CE, Mandakini Kund, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Temple, Bijolia Group of Temples, Bhilwara, Early Medieval, Undeshwar Temple, Hazareshwar Temple, Nagara Style of Architecture, 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