Search Constraints
Filtering by:
Contributor
Dr Nikita Rathore
Remove constraint Contributor: Dr Nikita Rathore
Keyword
Temple
Remove constraint Keyword: Temple
Number of results to display per page
Search Results
-
- 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).
- Keyword:
- 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
- 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
-
- Description:
- The garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of the temple houses a sculpture of Ganesha. He is shown dancing gracefully. Although he originally had multiple arms, only the upper two remain intact, holding a snake. A halo in the form of a full-blown flower surrounds his form.
- Keyword:
- Baroli, Jodhpur Circle, Ghateshwar Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Sadashiva Temple, Pratihara, Chittorgarh, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Ganesha, Shiva, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, Nagara Temple Architecture, Vishnu, Architecture, Temples of India, Vamana Temple, 10th - 11th Century CE, 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
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
-
- Description:
- The garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) has a pedestal with a Shiva linga currently placed on it. Originally, the temple housed an image of Sheshashayi Vishnu, which is now placed in the Kota Museum.
- Keyword:
- Ganesha, Vamana Temple, Baroli, Temples of India, Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Ghateshwar Temple, Pratihara, Architecture, Sadashiva Temple, Vishnu, Nagara Temple Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jodhpur Circle, Rajasthan, 10th - 11th Century CE, Rawatbhata, Shiva, 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
-
- Description:
- The entrance door of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of the Ganesha Temple features multiple shakhas (vertical bands), which are plain. The garbhagriha is a small square chamber with the idol of Ganesha. The sanctum is devoid of any ornamentation except for the bharvahaka (load or weight bearer).
- Keyword:
- Baroli, Jodhpur Circle, Ghateshwar Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Sadashiva Temple, Pratihara, Chittorgarh, Temples of India, Ganesha, Shiva, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, Nagara Temple Architecture, Vishnu, Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Vamana Temple, 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
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
-
- Description:
- The garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of the Shiva Temple (Temple 3) is a small square structure housing a Shiva linga at the centre. The rear wall is closed by a screen, which is also broken. The ceiling of the sanctum is also simple, featuring a square within a square.
- Keyword:
- Baroli, Vishnu, Ghateshwar Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Sadashiva Temple, Architecture, Chittorgarh, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Ganesha, Shiva, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, Nagara Temple Architecture, Jodhpur Circle, Pratihara, Temples of India, Vamana Temple, 10th - 11th Century CE, 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
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
-
- Description:
- Temple 3 in the Baroli group of temples is a Shiva Temple situated at the centre of a water tank. Due to its location within a tank, this temple is slightly lower than the other two temples. The tank has steps that lead to the centre, and a pathway on the east side provides access to the main entrance of the shrine.
- Keyword:
- 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
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
-
387. The Vamana Temple
- Description:
- The temple is dedicated to Vamana Vishnu and is the smallest temple in the Baroli group of temples. Situated next to the Mahishasuramardini Temple, the temple faces east and has a shallow antarala (vestibule) and a small garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) on plan.
- Keyword:
- Ganesha, Rajasthan, 10th - 11th Century CE, Temples of India, Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Ghateshwar Temple, Pratihara, Architecture, Sadashiva Temple, Vishnu, Chittorgarh, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jodhpur Circle, Vamana Temple, Baroli, 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
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
-
- Description:
- The garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) is a small chamber where a large bust of Sadashiva or Maheshamurti is installed. The bust depicts three faces. The frontal face is of Tatpurusha, which is completely rubbed off. On the proper right, Aghora is portrayed, representing the aggressive aspect, while the left face is Vamadeva, reflecting the feminine aspect. The Aghora face wears a jatamukuta (a crown of matted hair) adorned with skulls and snakes. He has raised, arched eyebrows, large bulging eyes, and a third eye on the forehead. The deity is depicted with fangs, but one can notice the smile on its face, and holding a snake in his hand. The right half of Vamadeva’s face is also chipped off. The deity is shown with a jatamukuta featuring kirtimukhas (face of glory) and rounded curls. The deity has bow-shaped eyebrows, beautiful eyes, and a third eye on the forehead.
- Keyword:
- Ganesha, Rajasthan, 10th - 11th Century CE, Temples of India, Rawatbhata, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Ghateshwar Temple, Pratihara, Shiva, Sadashiva Temple, Vishnu, Chittorgarh, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jodhpur Circle, Vamana Temple, Baroli, Temple, Architecture, 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
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
-
- Description:
- The Mahishasuramardini Temple has a pitha (a small platform) and well-defined base mouldings, with a plain jangha (wall) adorned with only a decorative band at its upper part. The varandika (moulded parapet) supports the latina shikhara (mono-spired) with navabhumis (nine tiers). The shikhara (superstructure) is intricately carved with the jala of chaitya arches, and at its apex, it features amalasaraka a segmented or notched stone disk), chandrika (are a series of amalaka discs), another amalasaraka topped by a kalasha (pitcher shaped finial).
- Keyword:
- Baroli, Vishnu, Ghateshwar Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Sadashiva Temple, Architecture, Chittorgarh, Temples of India, Ganesha, Shiva, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, Temple, Jodhpur Circle, Pratihara, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), 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
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
-
- Description:
- The shikhara (superstructure) of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of the Shiva Temple (Temple 3) is severely damaged, but remains of the mulamajari (central or main spire) can still be seen, carved with the jala of miniature gavaksha (dormer window) motif. The karnaratha (decorative pilasters) of the present superstructure shows five bhumis (tiers), and the arrangement of the anga shikhara (minor spires) can be seen just above the varandikas (moulded parapet).
- Keyword:
- Baroli, Jodhpur Circle, Ghateshwar Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Sadashiva Temple, Architecture, Chittorgarh, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Ganesha, Shiva, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, Nagara Temple Architecture, Vishnu, Pratihara, Temples of India, Vamana Temple, 10th - 11th Century CE, 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
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image