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- At the rear of Shiva Temple 1, depictions of surasundaris (celestial damsels) adorn the walls of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum). They are presented standing gracefully, holding a flower stalk in one hand and grasping the edge of the scarf with the other. The rhythmic composition is achieved through the flexed postures, flowing scarves, and curved flower stalks.
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- Temples of India, Sitaleshwar Temple, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Temple, Vishnu, Chandrabhaga River, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jaipur Circle, Built Heritage, Jhalawar, Jhalrapatan, Nagara Temple Style, Chandramoleshwar Mahadeva Temple, Shiva, Chandravati Temples, 7th century to 10th century CE, Rajasthan, 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
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- The external walls of the antarala (vestibule or antechamber) of the Sitaleshwar Temple are decorated with beautiful sculptures of deities. On the rear (west) wall, Lord Vishnu is depicted seated on a pedestal in lalitasana (the royal position or position of royal ease). He is presented with four arms, carrying a gada (mace), a chakra (discus), and a shankha (conch shell). His front right hand is posed in abhayahasta (hand pose indicating reassurance or protection from fear). He is depicted wearing a crown with a halo around his head.
- Keyword:
- Temples of India, Sitaleshwar Temple, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, Kalika Devi or Navdurga Temple, Chandrabhaga River, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jaipur Circle, Built Heritage, Jhalawar, Jhalrapatan, Nagara Temple Style, Chandramoleshwar Mahadeva Temple, Shiva, Chandravati Temples, 7th century to 10th century CE, Temple, Vishnu, 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
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- The antarala (vestibule or antechamber) of the Sitaleshwar Temple provides access to the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) through an intricate panchashakha (five vertical bands) entrance. These shakhas or vertical bands display floral patterns and foliage. The lower sections depict images of Shiva on both sides along with representations of river goddesses, Ganga and Yamuna.
- Keyword:
- Temples of India, Jhalrapatan, Vishnu, Shiva, Temple, Rajasthan, Chandravati Temples, Sitaleshwar Temple, Nagara Temple Style, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Chandramoleshwar Mahadeva Temple, 7th century to 10th century CE, Jhalawar, Kalika Devi or Navdurga Temple, Built Heritage, 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
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- An inscription is found in the antarala (vestibule or antechamber) of the Kalika Devi or the Navdurga Temple. Based on palaeographic evidence, it can be said that the letters engraved belong to a later period.
- Keyword:
- Temples of India, Jhalrapatan, Vishnu, Shiva, Jhalawar, Kalika Devi or Navdurga Temple, Chandravati Temples, Sitaleshwar Temple, Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Chandramoleshwar Mahadeva Temple, 7th century to 10th century CE, Temple, Rajasthan, Built Heritage, Nagara Temple Style, 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:
- 20-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- On the western wall of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of Shiva Temple 1, a dikapala (deities of the cardinal directions) is illustrated on the corner projection. This two-armed deity is portrayed with a khadga (sword) in his right hand while his left-hand rests on his thigh. Adorned with a crown and jewellery, the deity is accompanied by his vahana (mount), which is depicted at the base.
- 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), Jaipur Circle, Chandramoleshwar Mahadeva Temple, 7th century to 10th century CE, Jhalawar, Rajasthan, Sitaleshwar Temple, Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), 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
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- The details of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) are seen here at the bottom of the entrance of the Vishnu Temple. Flanking the chandrashila (moonstone) at the garbhagriha entrance is a band that shows vyalas (composite mythical creatures) pouncing upon and biting elephants from behind and tearing them apart with their claws.
- Keyword:
- Temples of India, Jhalrapatan, Vishnu, Shiva, Temple, Rajasthan, Chandravati Temples, Sitaleshwar Temple, Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Chandramoleshwar Mahadeva Temple, 7th century to 10th century CE, Jhalawar, Kalika Devi or Navdurga Temple, Built Heritage, Nagara Temple Style, 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:
- 20-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Description:
- Kubera is depicted at the bottommost external shakha (vertical band) of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) entrance of the Vishnu Temple. He is depicted with two arms, standing, holding a bag of money, and there is a pot of nidhi (wealth) placed at the bottom. Kubera is also wearing a crown and jewellery.
- Keyword:
- Temples of India, Jhalrapatan, Vishnu, Shiva, Temple, Kalika Devi or Navdurga Temple, Chandravati Temples, Sitaleshwar Temple, Architecture, Chandrabhaga River, Chandramoleshwar Mahadeva Temple, 7th century to 10th century CE, Jhalawar, Rajasthan, Built Heritage, 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:
- 20-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Description:
- Surasundari (celestial damsel) on the west wall of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of Shiva Temple 1 is carved next to the main central niche. The surasundari stands with grace, her body exuding vitality as she grasps a flower stem in one hand and the edge of a scarf in the other.
- Keyword:
- Chandravati Temples, Sitaleshwar Temple, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, Vishnu, 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, Temple, Kalika Devi or Navdurga Temple, 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
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- The exterior walls of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of the Kalika Devi Temple are plain and devoid of decoration or sculptures. The entrance of the antarala (vestibule or antechamber) of the temple has carved pillars, and a few loose sculptures are placed at the entrance.
- Keyword:
- Temples of India, Sitaleshwar Temple, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, 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, Chandravati Temples, 7th century to 10th century CE, Temple, 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:
- 20-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Description:
- The front view (east) of the Shiva Temple (Shiva Temple 2 in the Chandrabhaga temple complex), behind the Sitaleshwar Temple, shows the temple standing on a platform. The temple has depictions of the figures and deities that are associated with Shaivism. The temple has a square and plain garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum), presently housing a Shiva linga.
- Keyword:
- Temples of India, Jhalrapatan, Vishnu, Shiva, Jhalawar, Kalika Devi or Navdurga Temple, Chandravati Temples, Built Heritage, Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jaipur Circle, Chandramoleshwar Mahadeva Temple, 7th century to 10th century CE, Temple, Rajasthan, Sitaleshwar Temple, Nagara Temple Style, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), 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:
- 20-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image