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- The Bijolia Temple complex is comprised of three temples which are known as Hazareshwar, Undeshwar and Undeshwar temple. In the temple complex, a kund is also situated which is known as Mandakini Kund. In the given image Mahakal Temple and Hazareshwar can be seen.
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- Mandakini Kund, 11th to 13th century CE, Early Medieval, Temple, Bhilwara, Rajasthan, Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Mahakal Temple, Undeshwar Temple, Nagara Style of Architecture, Hazareshwar Temple, and Bijolia Group of Temples
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Bhilwara
- Date Uploaded:
- 01-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 01-06-2024
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- In Copyright
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- Image
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- The Mahakal Temple comprises twin structures referred to as Mahakal and Baijnath. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple features Shivalingas in both sanctuaries. Facing west, the Mahakal Temple consists of a mukhamandapa, mandapa, antarala, and a garbhagriha in the southern direction, along with another garbhagriha in the eastern direction.
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- Mahakal Temple, 11th to 13th century CE, Mandakini Kund, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, Bijolia Group of Temples, Bhilwara, Early Medieval, Architecture, Hazareshwar Temple, Nagara Style of Architecture, Temple, and Undeshwar Temple
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Bhilwara
- Date Uploaded:
- 01-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 01-06-2024
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- In Copyright
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- Image
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- The mukhamandapa (front porch) of the Mahakal Temple serves as a narrow corridor flanked by kaksahanas (seat backs) on either side, with four pillars supporting its flat roof. These pillars have square bases intricately carved with divine figures on all four sides. The upper section adopts an octagonal shape, embellished with miniature niches on all sides housing seated goddess figures. Crowning this, there's a band adorned with various figures and a kirtimukha (face of glory) motif.
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- Mandakini Kund, 11th to 13th century CE, Early Medieval, Temple, Bhilwara, Rajasthan, Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Mahakal Temple, Undeshwar Temple, Nagara Style of Architecture, Hazareshwar Temple, and Bijolia Group of Temples
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Bhilwara
- Date Uploaded:
- 01-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 01-06-2024
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- In Copyright
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- Image
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- The double chaitya arch on the southern side shows Kartikeya in the lower arch. He is shown seated on a peacock, holding a spear.
- Keyword:
- Gupta Brahmi, Rajasthan, Charchoma Shiva Temple, Shiva, Mahakal Temple, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Kota, Charchoma Maliya, Gupta period, and Early Medieval
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Kota
- Date Uploaded:
- 17-05-2024
- Date Modified:
- 17-05-2024
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- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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165. Chaturmukha Linga
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- A Chaturmukha linga is placed on top of the stone platform in the mandapa. As per the literal meaning of the term Chaturmukha, the linga has four faces, each facing a cardinal direction. The linga is made of a black stone and is worshipped as the primary deity by the locals. According to popular lore, the Chaturmukha linga represents Shiva, Parvati, Brahma, and Vishnu. The mukha facing the east (entrance gate) is of Shiva with a heavy jatabhara on the head. The south face of the linga has a heavy jatamukuta (matted crown) on its head and hairlocks cascading down to the shoulders. The west face (rear) also has a jatamukuta, albeit carved slightly differently from the other three. The north face has snail-shaped curls culminating in a jatamukuta. The deity is adorned with a beautiful necklace. The sringara (attributes) of all the four faces of the Chaturmukha linga are done differently. This could be a representation of Maheshmurti or the trinity, with Surya also depicted.
- Keyword:
- Gupta Brahmi, Rajasthan, Charchoma Shiva Temple, Shiva, Mahakal Temple, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Gupta period, Charchoma Maliya, Early Medieval, and Kota
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Kota
- Date Uploaded:
- 17-05-2024
- Date Modified:
- 17-05-2024
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- In Copyright
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- Image
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- In front of the entrance to the mulaprasada (main temple) inside the complex, there is a platform with ancient stone sculptures of a goddess (probably Parvati), Ganesha (covered in vermilion) and a small Nandi. Another Nandi figure, bigger in size, is placed directly in front of the temple.
- Keyword:
- Charchoma Shiva Temple, Kota, Mahakal Temple, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Early Medieval, Shiva, Gupta Brahmi, Rajasthan, Charchoma Maliya, and Gupta period
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Kota
- Date Uploaded:
- 17-05-2024
- Date Modified:
- 17-05-2024
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- In Copyright
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- Image
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- The pillar on the north end of the antarala has an inscription in Brahmi script with Gupta letters playing an important role in dating the foundation of the temple. The inscription is carved below a full-blown lotus. However, the surface of the pillar has deteriorated and the letters are not clear, making it difficult to discern the meaning of the inscription. Nevertheless, one can observe that the inscription comprises twelve lines. The last three lines appear distinct in their letters and style compared to the upper part of the inscription. The first three lines of the inscription discuss the Shiva linga and the temple.
- Keyword:
- Gupta Brahmi, Rajasthan, Charchoma Maliya, Shiva, Mahakal Temple, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Early Medieval, Charchoma Shiva Temple, Gupta period, and Kota
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Kota
- Date Uploaded:
- 17-05-2024
- Date Modified:
- 17-05-2024
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- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- View of the mulaprasada (main temple) from the southwest. The garbhagriha, unlike the mandapa exterior, shows some decoration on its façade. The garbhagriha stands on base mouldings with jaali (checkered) windows and chaitya arches. It has a simple latina-type shikhara (spire) with niches topped by udgama pediments (pediments with interconnected chaitya dormers) which look like miniature shikaras. At the apex, an amalaka is placed topped by bijapuraka (citron fruit).
- Keyword:
- Charchoma Shiva Temple, Kota, Mahakal Temple, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Early Medieval, Shiva, Gupta Brahmi, Rajasthan, Charchoma Maliya, and Gupta period
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Kota
- Date Uploaded:
- 17-05-2024
- Date Modified:
- 17-05-2024
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- In Copyright
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- Image
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- The garbhagriha, or inner sanctum, of the temple, is a small and dimly lit chamber currently housing a sculpture of the Goddess Adi Shakti. The only decoration visible is at the entrance of this space: the T-shaped doorframe which has multiple decorated shakhas (vertical mouldings on the door jamb). The bottom of the shakha depicts the river Goddess Ganga and Yamuna which are presently in a bad state of preservation.
- Keyword:
- Charchoma Shiva Temple, Kota, Mahakal Temple, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Early Medieval, Shiva, Gupta Brahmi, Rajasthan, Charchoma Maliya, and Gupta period
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Kota
- Date Uploaded:
- 17-05-2024
- Date Modified:
- 17-05-2024
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- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- The mandapa (pillared hall) in the Shiva Temple of Charchoma is a rectangular hall featuring a stone platform at its centre. Four pillars stand at each corner of the platform, presently covered with decorated cloth pieces. The pillars are topped with brackets supporting the ceiling which follows the trabeated system of constructions.
- Keyword:
- Charchoma Shiva Temple, Kota, Mahakal Temple, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Early Medieval, Shiva, Gupta Brahmi, Rajasthan, Charchoma Maliya, and Gupta period
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Kota
- Date Uploaded:
- 17-05-2024
- Date Modified:
- 17-05-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image