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- Seen here are two of the largest hero stones found among the fragments in the Suswani Mata Temple. Interestingly, both slabs feature a similar type of depiction where the upper half shows certain human figures while the lower half of the stone slab is empty. The finials of the hero stones are stylized as temple shikharas (superstructures), specifically latina shikharas (mono-spired). Approximately four feet in height and a half foot in width, these hero stones are unique specimens and constitute an important corpus of historical data. The plain portions of the stone slabs have very faint remains of inscriptions, which might contain information about the person in whose honour the hero stone was carved.
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- Jodhpur Circle , Latina Nagara , Temples of India Project, Raja Mayurdhwaj, Morkhana, Rajasthan, 10th century CE, Parvati, Bikaner, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Maru Gurjara, Suswani Mata Temple, Suswani Mata , and Suswani Maa
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Swapna Joshi
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Bikaner
- Date Uploaded:
- 25-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 25-06-2024
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- In Copyright
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- The topmost portion of the hero stone slab has a depiction of four figures, three standing on foot and one mounted on a horse. This is a depiction of the ‘hero’ who embarked on an expedition, fought against enemies, and ultimately lost his life on the battleground. The erection of the hero stones is a tribute to honour his heroic deeds and sacrifice. He is also accompanied by some other figures, but the vermilion and oil make them difficult to identify. The three figures standing in front of the hero may represent celestial damsels who are shown bowing down to him. However, due to the presence of vermilion and oil on the stone, discerning their identities is challenging.
- Keyword:
- Jodhpur Circle , Latina Nagara , Temples of India Project, Raja Mayurdhwaj, Morkhana, Rajasthan, 10th century CE, Parvati, Bikaner, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Maru Gurjara, Suswani Mata Temple, Suswani Mata , and Suswani Maa
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Swapna Joshi
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Bikaner
- Date Uploaded:
- 25-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 25-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Twelve stone slab fragments of hero stones and sculptures are placed on a low pedestal. People worship the stones of the brave souls and offer grains and sweets, after smearing them with vermilion. The stone fragments are often rubbed with oil, which has seeped into the incisions of the inscriptions. Due to continuous worship, the intricate details of the slabs are lost.
- Keyword:
- Jodhpur Circle , Latina Nagara , Temples of India Project, Raja Mayurdhwaj, Morkhana, Rajasthan, 10th century CE, Parvati, Bikaner, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Maru Gurjara, Suswani Mata Temple, Suswani Mata , and Suswani Maa
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Swapna Joshi
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Bikaner
- Date Uploaded:
- 25-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 25-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- View of the modern dharmashala (a charitable public rest house or shelter) rooms added surrounding the verandah (open-air hallway or porch) of the Suswani Mata temple complex. The shikhara (superstructure) of the main temple and the flagstaff of the centrally located old temple are visible from the open ground in front of the main gate.
- Keyword:
- Suswani Mata , Latina Nagara , Jodhpur Circle , Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, Parvati, Temples of India Project, Suswani Mata Temple, Bikaner, Maru Gurjara, Suswani Maa, Raja Mayurdhwaj, Morkhana, and 10th century CE
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Swapna Joshi
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Bikaner
- Date Uploaded:
- 05-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 05-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- The modern gate of the entry to the Suswani Mata Temple through which one enters the temple premises.
- Keyword:
- Jodhpur Circle , Latina Nagara , Temples of India Project, Raja Mayurdhwaj, Morkhana, Rajasthan, 10th century CE, Parvati, Bikaner, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Maru Gurjara, Suswani Mata Temple, Suswani Mata , and Suswani Maa
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Swapna Joshi
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Bikaner
- Date Uploaded:
- 05-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 05-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Seen here is the front side, east-facing, of the shikhara (superstructure) above the main Suswani Mata Temple which is of a Latina Nagara (mon-spired) variety. Square on plan, the shikhara is composed of curvilinear bands. A vertical band of aedicules arranged in a descending manner from top to bottom on the corners. The central band is plain.
- Keyword:
- Raja Mayurdhwaj, Latina Nagara , Jodhpur Circle , Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, Parvati, Temples of India Project, Suswani Mata Temple, Bikaner, Maru Gurjara, 10th century CE, Suswani Mata , Morkhana, and Suswani Maa
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Swapna Joshi
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Bikaner
- Date Uploaded:
- 05-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 05-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- View of intricately carved details of a medallion, of the shikhara (superstructure) of the Suswani Mata Temple, which is at the bottom of the shikhara. The design is composed of the gavaksha (dormer window) designs and diamond motifs.
- Keyword:
- Jodhpur Circle , Latina Nagara , Temples of India Project, Raja Mayurdhwaj, Morkhana, Rajasthan, 10th century CE, Parvati, Bikaner, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Maru Gurjara, Suswani Mata Temple, Suswani Mata , and Suswani Maa
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Swapna Joshi
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Bikaner
- Date Uploaded:
- 05-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 05-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Description:
- Seen here is the jangha (wall) of the Suswani Mata Temple facing South. On the bhadra (central offset) is an in situ sculpture of Ganesha, framed in deep decorative niches. This image is flanked by two attendants on the intermediary projections and dikapalas (gods of the cardinal directions) on the corner projections of the wall. The devakosthas (niches) on the central and corner projections have small vyala (mythical composite figures) on the brackets.
- Keyword:
- Jodhpur Circle, Raja Mayurdhwaj, Latina Nagara , Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, Parvati, Temples of India Project, Suswani Mata Temple, Bikaner, Architecture, Maru Gurjara, Suswani Maa, Suswani Mata , Morkhana, Temple, and 10th century CE
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Swapna Joshi
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Bikaner
- Date Uploaded:
- 01-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 01-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Description:
- The two pillars seen here belong to the original construction of the Suswani Mata Temple. The pillars have fluted shafts, at the centre are ghatapallava (vase with foliage) shaped components and the pillar capitals are shaped like a pot. The paint layers on the surface of the pillars make it difficult to understand the original form.
- Keyword:
- Jodhpur Circle, Suswani Mata , Latina Nagara , Morkhana, Rajasthan, Parvati, Temples of India Project, Suswani Mata Temple, Bikaner, Architecture, Maru Gurjara, Suswani Maa, Raja Mayurdhwaj, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Temple, and 10th century CE
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Swapna Joshi
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Bikaner
- Date Uploaded:
- 01-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 01-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- A side shrine of the Bhomiya Maharaja on the premises of the Suswani Mata Temple next to the sacred Kera tree. The Kera tree is believed to be the spot where Suswani Ma manifested herself and eventually stayed at the location of the present-day temple.
- Keyword:
- Latina Nagara , Temples of India Project, Raja Mayurdhwaj, Jodhpur Circle, Morkhana, Rajasthan, 10th century CE, Parvati, Bikaner, Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Maru Gurjara, Suswani Mata Temple, Suswani Mata , Suswani Maa, and Temple
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Swapna Joshi
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Bikaner
- Date Uploaded:
- 01-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 01-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image