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- The Sheshashayi Vishnu Temple has an antarala (vestibule) which has empty niches on the lateral sides. The garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) has a door with multiple shakhas (vertical bands), but it lacks ornamentation and does not feature a divine figure on the lalatabimba (lintel).
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- Baroli, Vishnu, Ghateshwar Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Sadashiva Temple, Architecture, Chittorgarh, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Ganesha, Shiva, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, Nagara Temple Architecture, Jodhpur Circle, Pratihara, Temples of India, Vamana Temple, 10th - 11th Century CE, and Temple
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- Temples of India Project Team
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- Dr Nikita Rathore
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- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
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- Jio Institute
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- 29-05-2024
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- 29-05-2024
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- The temple has a pitha (a small platform) and vedibandha (basal mouldings) that includes a khura, kumbha (pot-shaped), kalasha (a pitcher), antarapatta (recesses between mouldings), and kapotapalikas (cyma recta mouldings). The jangha (wall) is plain, with the gates carved at its centre. The shikhara (superstructure) above the varandika (moulded parapet) features an anekandaka shikhara (multispired superstructure) with surasenaka (miniature spires) on all four sides.
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- Baroli, Jodhpur Circle, Ghateshwar Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Sadashiva Temple, Architecture, Chittorgarh, Temples of India, Ganesha, Shiva, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, 10th - 11th Century CE, Vishnu, Pratihara, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Nagara Temple Architecture, Vamana Temple, and Temple
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- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Chittorgarh
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- 29-05-2024
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- 29-05-2024
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- Temple 4 is dedicated to Sadashiva. It has a large bust of Maheshamurti in the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum). It faces east and presently has a shallow antarala (vestibule) and a small garbhagriha. Originally, it included a mandapa (pillared hall) which has collapsed, although its foundation remains intact.
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- Baroli, Vishnu, Ghateshwar Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Sadashiva Temple, Architecture, Chittorgarh, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Ganesha, Shiva, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, Vamana Temple, Jodhpur Circle, Pratihara, Temples of India, Nagara Temple Architecture, 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:
- 29-05-2024
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- 29-05-2024
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- A row of Shiva lingas can be seen near the Ghateshwar Temple. There are seven Shiva lingas placed on plain pedestals. According to the temple priest, these Shiva lingas were set up by the families of the earlier priests after their deaths, and they are said to be their samadhis (memorial shrines).
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- Baroli, Jodhpur Circle, Ghateshwar Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Sadashiva Temple, Pratihara, Chittorgarh, Temples of India, Ganesha, Shiva, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, 10th - 11th Century CE, Vishnu, Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Nagara Temple Architecture, 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
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- 29-05-2024
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- 29-05-2024
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- The floor of the mukhachatushki (four-faced entrance platform) of the Shiva Temple (Temple 3) shows marks of metal dowels, shedding light on the temple’s construction technique. Mortar was not used in these temples; instead, metal dowels were used to join the stone blocks and parts of the temple which provided the structural integrity of the entire edifice.
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- Baroli, Vishnu, Ghateshwar Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Sadashiva Temple, Pratihara, Chittorgarh, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Ganesha, Shiva, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, Temple, Jodhpur Circle, Architecture, Temples of India, Nagara Temple Architecture, Vamana 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:
- 29-05-2024
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- 29-05-2024
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- The sanctum of the temple has a sculpture of Mahishasuramardini sculpture. The multi-armed Goddess is shown slaying Mahisha (the buffalo demon), who is depicted in zoomorphic form. Presently, her head and arms are broken. She is accompanied by a few figures who are also seen killing asuras (demons). Her vahana (mount) is also depicted.
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- Ganesha, Vamana Temple, 10th - 11th Century CE, Temples of India, Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Ghateshwar Temple, Pratihara, Shiva, Sadashiva Temple, Vishnu, Nagara Temple Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jodhpur Circle, Rajasthan, Baroli, Rawatbhata, Architecture, and Chittorgarh
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Chittorgarh
- Date Uploaded:
- 29-05-2024
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- 29-05-2024
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- The shaft of the torana (ornamental gateway) displays four figures on each of its four sides of the octagonal base, while the remaining four sides are left plain. Each side of the shaft features three female figures and one male figure. One of the female figures is shown standing, holding a bowl and from her other hand, she gracefully holds her drapery. The figure embodies feminine beauty, characterized by her curvaceous figure, elegant hairdo, and jewellery.
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- Baroli, Jodhpur Circle, Ghateshwar Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Sadashiva Temple, Architecture, Chittorgarh, Temples of India, Ganesha, Shiva, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, Nagara Temple Architecture, Vishnu, Pratihara, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Vamana Temple, 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:
- 29-05-2024
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- 29-05-2024
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- The male figure on the other pillar of the torana (ornamental gateway) is depicted in the same posture with folded hands. He is also adorned with heavy jewellery and bears the distinctive mark of Jaina deities on his chest. He is accompanied by an attendant.
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- Ganesha, Rajasthan, Baroli, Temples of India, Rawatbhata, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Ghateshwar Temple, Pratihara, Architecture, Sadashiva Temple, Vishnu, Nagara Temple Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jodhpur Circle, Vamana Temple, 10th - 11th Century CE, Temple, Shiva, and Chittorgarh
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Chittorgarh
- Date Uploaded:
- 29-05-2024
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- 29-05-2024
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- Temple 6 is dedicated to Mahishasuramardini. The temple is situated next to the Vamana Temple and to the right side of the Ghateshwar Temple. It is one of the well-preserved temples and biggest temples in the complex, with all its parts intact. The temple is east-facing and consists of a mukhamandapa (front porch), antarala (vestibule), and a garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum).
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- Ganesha, Rajasthan, Baroli, Temples of India, Rawatbhata, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Ghateshwar Temple, Pratihara, Architecture, Sadashiva Temple, Vishnu, Nagara Temple Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jodhpur Circle, Vamana Temple, 10th - 11th Century CE, Temple, Shiva, and Chittorgarh
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Dr Nikita Rathore
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Chittorgarh
- Date Uploaded:
- 29-05-2024
- Date Modified:
- 29-05-2024
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- The garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of the temple houses a sculpture of Ganesha. He is shown dancing gracefully. Although he originally had multiple arms, only the upper two remain intact, holding a snake. A halo in the form of a full-blown flower surrounds his form.
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- Baroli, Jodhpur Circle, Ghateshwar Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Sadashiva Temple, Pratihara, Chittorgarh, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Ganesha, Shiva, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, Nagara Temple Architecture, Vishnu, Architecture, Temples of India, Vamana Temple, 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:
- 29-05-2024
- Date Modified:
- 29-05-2024
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- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image