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- Vamana is depicted as a dwarf with a potbelly in the Vamana Temple. He had four arms which are all broken presently. He is heavily bejewelled and wears a long vanamala (forest flowers garland). He is accompanied by six attendants who can be seen at the bottom. There are two more figures on his sides, near his arms. Notably, miniature niches at the top of the sculpture house representations of the Hindu trinity; Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesha.
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- Baroli, Vishnu, Ghateshwar Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Sadashiva Temple, Pratihara, Chittorgarh, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Ganesha, Shiva, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, 10th - 11th Century CE, Jodhpur Circle, Architecture, Temples of India, Nagara Temple Architecture, Vamana Temple, and Temple
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- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Chittorgarh
- Date Uploaded:
- 29-05-2024
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- 29-05-2024
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- Temple 8 in the Baroli group of temples is a small temple dedicated to Ganesha and faces south. The temple has a garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) and a small kapili. The shikhara (superstructure) of the temple has collapsed.
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- Baroli, Jodhpur Circle, Ghateshwar Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Sadashiva Temple, Pratihara, Chittorgarh, Temples of India, Ganesha, Shiva, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, Vamana Temple, Vishnu, Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Nagara Temple Architecture, Temple, and 10th - 11th Century CE
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Chittorgarh
- Date Uploaded:
- 29-05-2024
- Date Modified:
- 29-05-2024
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- The male figure on one of the pillars of the torana (ornamental gateway) depicts a standing male figure standing with folded hands near his chest. This figure is likely a deity as he wears a crown and heavy jewellery and has a mark on his chest commonly found on Jaina deities. His charming visage features raised eyebrows, a mustache, and a beard.
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- Ganesha, Vamana Temple, Baroli, Temples of India, Rawatbhata, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Ghateshwar Temple, Pratihara, Architecture, Sadashiva Temple, Vishnu, Chittorgarh, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jodhpur Circle, Rajasthan, 10th - 11th Century CE, Temple, Shiva, and Nagara Temple Architecture
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Chittorgarh
- Date Uploaded:
- 29-05-2024
- Date Modified:
- 29-05-2024
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- In Copyright
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- Image
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- The Sadashiva Temple has a pitha (a small platform) and a vedibandha (basal mouldings), consisting of khura, kumbha (pot-shaped), kalasha (a pitcher), antarapattika (recesses between moulding), and kapotapalika (cyma recta moulding). The jangha (wall) is plain but adorned with a central horizontal band of kirtimukha (face of glory). The superstructure of the temple is of the latina style (mono-spired).
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- Ganesha, Vamana Temple, Baroli, Temples of India, Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Ghateshwar Temple, Pratihara, Shiva, Sadashiva Temple, Vishnu, Nagara Temple Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jodhpur Circle, Rajasthan, 10th - 11th Century CE, Rawatbhata, Architecture, and Chittorgarh
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Chittorgarh
- Date Uploaded:
- 29-05-2024
- Date Modified:
- 29-05-2024
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- In Copyright
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- The lintel of the doorframe depicts a seated, four-armed Shiva at the centre. On the proper right of the torana (ornamental gateway), a three-faced Brahma is shown standing, folding hands in veneration. On the other side, Vishnu is shown standing, holding a gaya (mace) and a chakra (discus) in his upper hands, while his front arms are joined in anjali hasta, in veneration to Shiva. Between these three divine figures, four horizontal bands are carved depicting gandharvas (celestial musicians), devotees, and ascetics worshipping the linga. At the topmost band, on the proper right side, matrikas (mother goddesses) are depicted along with Ganesha, while on the proper left side, navagrahas (nine planets) are represented.
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- Ganesha, Rajasthan, Baroli, Temples of India, Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Ghateshwar Temple, Pratihara, Architecture, Sadashiva Temple, Vishnu, Chittorgarh, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jodhpur Circle, Vamana Temple, 10th - 11th Century CE, Rawatbhata, Shiva, and Nagara Temple Architecture
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Chittorgarh
- Date Uploaded:
- 29-05-2024
- Date Modified:
- 29-05-2024
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- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
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- The temple has a pitha (a small platform) and vedibandha (basal mouldings) that includes a khura, kumbha (pot-shaped), kalasha (a pitcher), antarapatta (recesses between mouldings), and kapotapalikas (cyma recta mouldings). The jangha (wall) is plain, with the gates carved at its centre. The shikhara (superstructure) above the varandika (moulded parapet) features an anekandaka shikhara (multispired superstructure) with surasenaka (miniature spires) on all four sides.
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- Baroli, Jodhpur Circle, Ghateshwar Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Sadashiva Temple, Architecture, Chittorgarh, Temples of India, Ganesha, Shiva, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, 10th - 11th Century CE, Vishnu, Pratihara, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Nagara Temple Architecture, Vamana Temple, and Temple
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Chittorgarh
- Date Uploaded:
- 29-05-2024
- Date Modified:
- 29-05-2024
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- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Temple 4 is dedicated to Sadashiva. It has a large bust of Maheshamurti in the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum). It faces east and presently has a shallow antarala (vestibule) and a small garbhagriha. Originally, it included a mandapa (pillared hall) which has collapsed, although its foundation remains intact.
- Keyword:
- Baroli, Vishnu, Ghateshwar Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Sadashiva Temple, Architecture, Chittorgarh, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Ganesha, Shiva, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, Vamana Temple, Jodhpur Circle, Pratihara, Temples of India, Nagara Temple Architecture, Temple, and 10th - 11th Century CE
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Chittorgarh
- Date Uploaded:
- 29-05-2024
- Date Modified:
- 29-05-2024
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- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- A row of Shiva lingas can be seen near the Ghateshwar Temple. There are seven Shiva lingas placed on plain pedestals. According to the temple priest, these Shiva lingas were set up by the families of the earlier priests after their deaths, and they are said to be their samadhis (memorial shrines).
- Keyword:
- Baroli, Jodhpur Circle, Ghateshwar Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Sadashiva Temple, Pratihara, Chittorgarh, Temples of India, Ganesha, Shiva, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, 10th - 11th Century CE, Vishnu, Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Nagara Temple Architecture, Vamana Temple, and Temple
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Chittorgarh
- Date Uploaded:
- 29-05-2024
- Date Modified:
- 29-05-2024
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- In Copyright
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- Image
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- The floor of the mukhachatushki (four-faced entrance platform) of the Shiva Temple (Temple 3) shows marks of metal dowels, shedding light on the temple’s construction technique. Mortar was not used in these temples; instead, metal dowels were used to join the stone blocks and parts of the temple which provided the structural integrity of the entire edifice.
- Keyword:
- Baroli, Vishnu, Ghateshwar Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Sadashiva Temple, Pratihara, Chittorgarh, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Ganesha, Shiva, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, Temple, Jodhpur Circle, Architecture, Temples of India, Nagara Temple Architecture, Vamana Temple, and 10th - 11th Century CE
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Chittorgarh
- Date Uploaded:
- 29-05-2024
- Date Modified:
- 29-05-2024
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- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- 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.
- Keyword:
- 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
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Chittorgarh
- Date Uploaded:
- 29-05-2024
- Date Modified:
- 29-05-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image