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- The bottom of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) door frame is decorated with the figures of the river Goddess and dvarapalas (door guardians). On the proper right side of the doorframe, the river Goddess Ganga is represented. The Goddess is shown standing on a pedestal with her vahana (mount), a makara (crocodile), depicted behind the pedestal. She is heavily bejewelled and has a canopy of inverted flowers. Next to her stands a four-armed dvarapala, with all arms broken. He has a beard and his jatas (matted hair) are neatly arranged in layers, and his two attendants are depicted alongside him. At the bottom, a niche is carved which is installed with the figure of Ganesha.
- Keyword:
- Ganesha, Rajasthan, 10th - 11th Century CE, Temples of India, Rawatbhata, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Ghateshwar Temple, Pratihara, Shiva, Sadashiva Temple, Vishnu, Nagara temple architecture, Chittorgarh, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jodhpur Circle, Vamana Temple, Baroli, Temple, and Architecture
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Chittorgarh
- Date Uploaded:
- 30-05-2024
- Date Modified:
- 30-05-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- The sukanasa (antefix above the roof of the kapila) is placed above the antarala (vestibule or antechamber) which serves as the frontal pediment of the garbhagriha’s (sanctum sanctorum) shikhara (superstructure). The southern side of the sukanasa is carved with a distinct scene depicting a miniature balcony where three beautiful women are shown talking to each other. Above the balcony, an udgama (pediment of interconnected chaitya dormers) is placed, depicting a four-armed Goddess seated on a lotus seat, flanked by two attendants.
- Keyword:
- Ganesha, Rajasthan, 10th - 11th Century CE, Temples of India, Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Ghateshwar Temple, Pratihara, Architecture, Sadashiva Temple, Vishnu, Nagara temple architecture, Chittorgarh, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jodhpur Circle, Vamana Temple, Baroli, Rawatbhata, and Shiva
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Chittorgarh
- Date Uploaded:
- 30-05-2024
- Date Modified:
- 30-05-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Description:
- The eastern pediment of the mukhamandapa’s (front porch) shikhara (superstructure) depicts a beautiful, seated figure of Shiva. The four-armed Shiva holds a trishula (trident) and a sarpa (snake) in his upper hands. In his lower left hand, he holds a kamandalu (water pot) and a pushpa (flower) in his lower right hand which is placed near his chest. Shiva is flanked by two female fly whisk bearers.
- Keyword:
- Baroli, Jodhpur Circle, Ghateshwar Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Sadashiva Temple, Architecture, Chittorgarh, Temples of India, Ganesha, Shiva, Nagara temple architecture, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, Vamana Temple, Vishnu, Pratihara, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), 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:
- 30-05-2024
- Date Modified:
- 30-05-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Description:
- The lalatbimba (lintel) of the doorframe is relatively plain, featuring three large panels placed at the centre and two on the extreme ends depicting the trinity—Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma. In the central panel, an ethereal sculpture of Shiva in the form of Nataraja is carved. To the proper left, a sculpture of Vishnu is carved, while to the proper right, a sculpture of Brahma is represented. Nataraja had multiple arms, now all broken, with an elegant posture and glorious face drawing attention. He is accompanied by two musicians who are playing musical instruments. The charming figure of Vishnu is shown holding shankha (conch), gada (mace) and chakra (discuss). The three-faced Brahma is also carved with four arms, now broken, with his vahana (vehicle or mount) at the bottom.
- Keyword:
- Baroli, Vishnu, Ghateshwar Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Sadashiva Temple, Architecture, Chittorgarh, Temples of India, Ganesha, Shiva, Nagara temple architecture, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, 10th - 11th Century CE, Jodhpur Circle, Pratihara, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), 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:
- 30-05-2024
- Date Modified:
- 30-05-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Description:
- The pancharatha garbhagriha (sanctum with five offset projection) of the Ghateshwar Temple stands on a vedibandha (basal moulding) comprising a khura, kumbha (pot), kalasha (a pitcher), antarapata (recesses between moulding) and kapotapalika (cyma eve cornice). The jangha (wall) above has a bhadra (central offset), pratibhadra (offset flanking bhadra) and karna (corner offset). The bhadra has a niche installed with the figure of Andhkasuravadha. The pratiratha and karna are plain pilasters. The varandika (moulded parapet) above the jangha displays a checkered band between two kapotapalikas. The shikhara (superstructure) of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) is of the latina (vertical mono-spire) type.
- Keyword:
- Ganesha, Rajasthan, 10th - 11th Century CE, Temples of India, Rawatbhata, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Ghateshwar Temple, Pratihara, Architecture, Sadashiva Temple, Vishnu, Nagara temple architecture, Chittorgarh, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jodhpur Circle, Vamana Temple, Baroli, Temple, and Shiva
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Chittorgarh
- Date Uploaded:
- 30-05-2024
- Date Modified:
- 30-05-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Description:
- The southern side of the sukanasa (antefix above the roof of the kapila) is carved with a distinct scene depicting a miniature balcony where three beautiful women are shown conversing with each other. Above the balcony, an udgama (pediment of interconnected chaitya dormers) is placed, depicting a four-armed Goddess seated on a lotus seat, flanked by two attendants.
- Keyword:
- Baroli, Vishnu, Ghateshwar Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Sadashiva Temple, Pratihara, Chittorgarh, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Ganesha, Shiva, Nagara temple architecture, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, 10th - 11th Century CE, Jodhpur Circle, Architecture, Temples of India, 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:
- 30-05-2024
- Date Modified:
- 30-05-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Description:
- One of the most interesting sculptures is of a dhvaja vahaka (flag bearer), placed at the shikhara (superstructure) of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum). The bearded male figure is shown standing, facing the shikhara, with one leg placed on the floor and the other placed on a lotus pedestal. He is wearing a crown and is heavily adorned with jewels. He is carrying a sword which can be seen hanging from his waist. His hands are shown one above the other, holding a hollow circular disk, which must have been used to hold the dhvaja (flag) of the temple.
- Keyword:
- Ganesha, Vamana Temple, Baroli, Temples of India, Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Ghateshwar Temple, Pratihara, Architecture, Sadashiva Temple, Vishnu, Nagara temple architecture, Chittorgarh, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jodhpur Circle, Rajasthan, 10th - 11th Century CE, Rawatbhata, and Shiva
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Chittorgarh
- Date Uploaded:
- 30-05-2024
- Date Modified:
- 30-05-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Description:
- The pillars of the rangamandapa (open type of pillared hall) feature a variety of motifs which are used to decorate these pillars. The square pillars are adorned with the purnaghata kalasha (vase of plenty), an auspicious decorative motif commonly found in Indian temples. The other motifs include a grassamukha, also known as kirtimukha (face of glory), as well as a leaf and beaded loop motif and a half medallion filled with flowers and birds.
- Keyword:
- Ganesha, Vamana Temple, Baroli, Temples of India, Rawatbhata, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Ghateshwar Temple, Pratihara, Shiva, Sadashiva Temple, Vishnu, Nagara temple architecture, Chittorgarh, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jodhpur Circle, Rajasthan, 10th - 11th Century CE, Temple, and Architecture
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Chittorgarh
- Date Uploaded:
- 30-05-2024
- Date Modified:
- 30-05-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Description:
- The garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) can be accessed through a doorframe which is carved with the figures of river Goddess and dvaralapalas (door guardians) at the bottom and the trinity—Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma on the lintel. The dvarashakas (architraves or doorjambs) are plain except for one, which shows a floral design.
- Keyword:
- Baroli, Vishnu, Ghateshwar Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Sadashiva Temple, Pratihara, Chittorgarh, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Ganesha, Shiva, Nagara temple architecture, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, Vamana Temple, Jodhpur Circle, Architecture, Temples of India, 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:
- 30-05-2024
- Date Modified:
- 30-05-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Description:
- The frontal pediment of the shikhara (superstructure) of the mukhamandapa (front porch) depicts locked doors, which is the most distinct element of the pediment, used here as a decorative motif. These closed doors represent the types of wooden doors that were used in the region during this period. The depiction is noteworthy as it also depicts a variety of heavy locks which were used in the old havelis of Rajasthan. Such representation of doors and locking systems is rarely found in temples, making the presence of these elements as decorative motifs in this temple particularly unique.
- Keyword:
- Ganesha, Vamana Temple, 10th - 11th Century CE, Temples of India, Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Ghateshwar Temple, Pratihara, Shiva, Sadashiva Temple, Vishnu, Nagara temple architecture, Chittorgarh, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jodhpur Circle, Rajasthan, Baroli, Rawatbhata, and Architecture
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Chittorgarh
- Date Uploaded:
- 30-05-2024
- Date Modified:
- 30-05-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image