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- Seen here is one of the most damaged hero stones fragments found within the Suswani Mata Temple Complex. Carved on a rectangular slab with a triangular top, this fragment features figures carved inside a relief niche. Although not clearly visible, the carving depicts the hero riding on a horse. The presence of inscriptions on the lower portion of the hero stones is uncertain due to its condition. However, given its stylistically similarity to adjacent fragments, it is plausible that this fragment originally included some form of inscription.
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- Suswani Mata , Latina Nagara , Jodhpur Circle , Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, Parvati, Temples of India Project, Suswani Mata Temple, Bikaner, Maru Gurjara, Suswani Maa, Raja Mayurdhwaj, Morkhana, and 10th century CE
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Swapna Joshi
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Bikaner
- Date Uploaded:
- 25-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 25-06-2024
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- In Copyright
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- Seen here is a smaller hero stone, characterized by its simple ornamentation and minimal figural depiction. It features only a human figure mounted on horseback, representing the deceased hero. The plain stone surface of the hero stones may have originally included epigraphical etchings.
- Keyword:
- Jodhpur Circle , Latina Nagara , Temples of India Project, Raja Mayurdhwaj, Morkhana, Rajasthan, 10th century CE, Parvati, Bikaner, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Maru Gurjara, Suswani Mata Temple, Suswani Mata , and Suswani Maa
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Swapna Joshi
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Bikaner
- Date Uploaded:
- 25-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 25-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- A fragmentary hero stone depicts the hero riding on horseback, wielding a sword and shield, poised for battle against the enemy. Adjacent to him stands a human figure with folded hands, likely another small figure kneels in front of the standing figure, bowing down. The narrative depicted on this hero stones is similar to other hero stones in the complex.
- Keyword:
- Suswani Mata , Latina Nagara , Jodhpur Circle , Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, Parvati, Temples of India Project, Suswani Mata Temple, Bikaner, Maru Gurjara, 10th century CE, Raja Mayurdhwaj, Morkhana, and Suswani Maa
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Swapna Joshi
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Bikaner
- Date Uploaded:
- 25-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 25-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Seen here is the modern mandapa (pillared hall) of the Suswani Mata Temple. To its south side are some historical fragments consisting of Hero stones, which are worshipped as veeron ke pathar (stones of heroic people). The original location of these fragments is unknown, but today they are an integral part of the rituals performed by devotees visiting the temple.
- Keyword:
- Suswani Mata , Latina Nagara , Jodhpur Circle , Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, Parvati, Temples of India Project, Suswani Mata Temple, Bikaner, Maru Gurjara, 10th century CE, Raja Mayurdhwaj, Morkhana, and Suswani Maa
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Swapna Joshi
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Bikaner
- Date Uploaded:
- 25-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 25-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Seen here are two of the largest hero stones found among the fragments in the Suswani Mata Temple. Interestingly, both slabs feature a similar type of depiction where the upper half shows certain human figures while the lower half of the stone slab is empty. The finials of the hero stones are stylized as temple shikharas (superstructures), specifically latina shikharas (mono-spired). Approximately four feet in height and a half foot in width, these hero stones are unique specimens and constitute an important corpus of historical data. The plain portions of the stone slabs have very faint remains of inscriptions, which might contain information about the person in whose honour the hero stone was carved.
- Keyword:
- Jodhpur Circle , Latina Nagara , Temples of India Project, Raja Mayurdhwaj, Morkhana, Rajasthan, 10th century CE, Parvati, Bikaner, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Maru Gurjara, Suswani Mata Temple, Suswani Mata , and Suswani Maa
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Swapna Joshi
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Bikaner
- Date Uploaded:
- 25-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 25-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- The topmost portion of the hero stone slab has a depiction of four figures, three standing on foot and one mounted on a horse. This is a depiction of the ‘hero’ who embarked on an expedition, fought against enemies, and ultimately lost his life on the battleground. The erection of the hero stones is a tribute to honour his heroic deeds and sacrifice. He is also accompanied by some other figures, but the vermilion and oil make them difficult to identify. The three figures standing in front of the hero may represent celestial damsels who are shown bowing down to him. However, due to the presence of vermilion and oil on the stone, discerning their identities is challenging.
- Keyword:
- Jodhpur Circle , Latina Nagara , Temples of India Project, Raja Mayurdhwaj, Morkhana, Rajasthan, 10th century CE, Parvati, Bikaner, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Maru Gurjara, Suswani Mata Temple, Suswani Mata , and Suswani Maa
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Swapna Joshi
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Bikaner
- Date Uploaded:
- 25-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 25-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Twelve stone slab fragments of hero stones and sculptures are placed on a low pedestal. People worship the stones of the brave souls and offer grains and sweets, after smearing them with vermilion. The stone fragments are often rubbed with oil, which has seeped into the incisions of the inscriptions. Due to continuous worship, the intricate details of the slabs are lost.
- Keyword:
- Jodhpur Circle , Latina Nagara , Temples of India Project, Raja Mayurdhwaj, Morkhana, Rajasthan, 10th century CE, Parvati, Bikaner, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Maru Gurjara, Suswani Mata Temple, Suswani Mata , and Suswani Maa
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Swapna Joshi
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Bikaner
- Date Uploaded:
- 25-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 25-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Details of the base mouldings of the Suswani Mata Temple. Four mouldings of the vedibandha (basal mouldings) are visible- from bottom to top khura (hoof), kumbha (pot), kalasha (pitcher), kapotali (cyma recta). There are floral motifs on the front face of the kumbha moulding.
- Keyword:
- Jodhpur Circle , Temples of India Project, Raja Mayurdhwaj, Morkhana, Rajasthan, 10th century CE, Parvati, Bikaner, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Maru Gurjara, Suswani Mata Temple, Suswani Mata , Suswani Maa, and Latina Nagara
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Swapna Joshi
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Bikaner
- Date Uploaded:
- 05-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 05-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Seen here is an inscribed and sculpted hero stone (memorial stone) in the Suswani Mata temple premises, which is built in memory of the deceased soul. It is approximately five feet in height and the front face has an inscription at the centre and human figures in the upper part. The stele is capped with a shikhara (superstructure or spire) motif.
- Keyword:
- Jodhpur Circle , Temples of India Project, Raja Mayurdhwaj, Morkhana, Rajasthan, 10th century CE, Parvati, Bikaner, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Maru Gurjara, Suswani Mata Temple, Suswani Mata , Suswani Maa, and Latina Nagara
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Swapna Joshi
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Bikaner
- Date Uploaded:
- 05-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 05-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Details of the Latina Nagara (mono-spired) shikhara (superstructure) above the main garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of the Suswani Mata Temple. The corner bands termed as the venukosha are composed of small aedicules placed in diminishing heights, divided by thin ribbed discus or amalaka. The discus looks like beaded bands. The aedicules have ribbed corners and diamond motifs on the front faces.
- Keyword:
- Jodhpur Circle , Temples of India Project, Raja Mayurdhwaj, Morkhana, Rajasthan, 10th century CE, Parvati, Bikaner, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Maru Gurjara, Suswani Mata Temple, Suswani Mata , Suswani Maa, and Latina Nagara
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Swapna Joshi
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Bikaner
- Date Uploaded:
- 05-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 05-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image