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Description:: Dikapalas (gods of cardinal directions) are also depicted on the walls of the antarala (vestibule or antechamber) of the Sitaleshwar Temple. One of the dikapalas is Varuna, depicted alongside his vahana (mount) Makara (crocodile-like sea creature). The ocean god is portrayed with two arms, holding a noose in his right hand and a water pitcher in his left.
Keyword:: Chandravati Temples, Sitaleshwar Temple, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Temple, Kalika Devi or Navdurga Temple, Chandrabhaga River, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jaipur Circle, Built Heritage, Architecture, Jhalrapatan, Nagara Temple Style, Chandramoleshwar Mahadeva Temple, Shiva, Temples of India, 7th century to 10th century CE, Rajasthan, Vishnu, and Jhalawar
Creator:: Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:: Dr Nikita Rathore
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Jhalawar
Date Uploaded:: 19-06-2024
Date Modified:: 19-06-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

Description:: A depiction of Lakulisa, a preceptor of the doctrine of the Pashupata tradition of Shaivism, is found inside a niche on the lalatabimba (lintel). Seated in padmasana (lotus pedestal pose), he holds a danda (staff) and phala (fruit) and wears a yajnopavita (sacred thread).
Keyword:: Chandravati Temples, Sitaleshwar Temple, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, Vishnu, Chandrabhaga River, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jaipur Circle, Built Heritage, Jhalawar, Jhalrapatan, Nagara Temple Style, Chandramoleshwar Mahadeva Temple, Shiva, Temples of India, 7th century to 10th century CE, Temple, Kalika Devi or Navdurga Temple, and Architecture
Creator:: Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:: Dr Nikita Rathore
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Jhalawar
Date Uploaded:: 19-06-2024
Date Modified:: 19-06-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

Description:: The antarala (vestibule or antechamber) of Shiva Temple 1 is completely plain and simple. There are two niches on the lateral sides. The antarala leads to the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum). The door of the garbhagriha is plain, and there is no figure on the lalatabimba (lintel).
Keyword:: Temples of India, Jhalrapatan, Vishnu, Shiva, Temple, Rajasthan, Chandravati Temples, Built Heritage, Nagara Temple Style, Chandrabhaga River, Chandramoleshwar Mahadeva Temple, 7th century to 10th century CE, Jhalawar, Kalika Devi or Navdurga Temple, Sitaleshwar Temple, Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jaipur Circle
Creator:: Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:: Dr Nikita Rathore
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Jhalawar
Date Uploaded:: 19-06-2024
Date Modified:: 19-06-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

Description:: In the north elevation of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of Shiva Temple 1, all the niches are empty at present. The shikhara (superstructure) of the temple has collapsed with time and only remnants of stone blocks can be seen.
Keyword:: Temples of India, Jhalrapatan, Vishnu, Shiva, Temple, Kalika Devi or Navdurga Temple, Chandravati Temples, Built Heritage, Nagara Temple Style, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Chandramoleshwar Mahadeva Temple, 7th century to 10th century CE, Jhalawar, Rajasthan, Sitaleshwar Temple, Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jaipur Circle, and Chandrabhaga River
Creator:: Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:: Dr Nikita Rathore
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Jhalawar
Date Uploaded:: 19-06-2024
Date Modified:: 19-06-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

Description:: Shiva Temple 1 is situated near the revered banyan tree. The temple is a small structure with an antarala (vestibule or antechamber) and a garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum). The shikhara (superstructure) of the temple is in ruins.
Keyword:: Temples of India, Jhalrapatan, Vishnu, Shiva, Temple, Rajasthan, Chandravati Temples, Built Heritage, Nagara Temple Style, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Chandramoleshwar Mahadeva Temple, 7th century to 10th century CE, Jhalawar, Kalika Devi or Navdurga Temple, Sitaleshwar Temple, Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jaipur Circle, and Chandrabhaga River
Creator:: Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:: Dr Nikita Rathore
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Jhalawar
Date Uploaded:: 19-06-2024
Date Modified:: 19-06-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

Description:: Carved on the northern wall of the antarala (vestibule or antechamber) of the Sitaleshwar Temple is the figure of Shiva seated in lalitasana (the royal position or position of royal ease) on a lotus pedestal. Shiva is accompanied by Nandi on his right. Shown with four arms, Shiva holds a trishula (trident) in his upper right hand and a sarpa (snake) in his upper left hand. In his lower right hand, he grasps a pushpa (flower) while his left-hand holds a kamandalu (water carrier or pot). Adorned with jewelry, Shiva, with flowing locks, has a halo behind his head.
Keyword:: Temples of India, Jhalrapatan, Vishnu, Shiva, Temple, Rajasthan, Chandravati Temples, Built Heritage, Architecture, Chandrabhaga River, Chandramoleshwar Mahadeva Temple, 7th century to 10th century CE, Jhalawar, Kalika Devi or Navdurga Temple, Sitaleshwar Temple, Nagara Temple Style, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jaipur Circle, and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
Creator:: Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:: Dr Nikita Rathore
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Jhalawar
Date Uploaded:: 19-06-2024
Date Modified:: 19-06-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

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