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- The mukhamandapa (front porch) is an open hall with a magnificent entrance dominated by a makara-torana (ornamental arch adorned with intricate carvings of mythical crocodile creatures). The pillars of the mukhamandapa are carved with the figures of sursundaris (celestial maidens) and passionate couples, symbolizing the worldly realm. This stands in contrast to the main sanctum where the divine resides in darkness.
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- Ganesha, Rajasthan, 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, Vamana Temple, 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
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- 30-05-2024
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- The centre of the rangamandapa (open type of pillared hall) has a low-raised platform with pillars that support the central ceiling. Presently, a Shiva linga without a yonipatta (womb-shaped base for the linga) is placed at the center of this square platform. The Shiva linga may have been a later addition to the original design of the rangamandapa.
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- Ganesha, Rajasthan, 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, Vamana Temple, 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
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- 30-05-2024
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- Interestingly, the floor of the mukhamandapa (front porch) of the Ghateshwar Temple is engraved with numerous inscriptions. On paleographic grounds, it can be observed that the inscriptions on the floor are heterogeneous and belong to different periods. Their lack of sequence or order further suggests that they belong to different time periods.
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- Baroli, Vishnu, Ghateshwar Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Sadashiva Temple, Architecture, Chittorgarh, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Ganesha, Shiva, Nagara temple architecture, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, 10th - 11th Century CE, Jodhpur Circle, Pratihara, 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
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- The garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) is comparatively plain and simple, except for the ceiling, which has a square shape with four-armed bharavakas (weight bearers) positioned at each corner. Their upper arms are raised upward to support the roof, while their lower arms carry weapons and an attribute. The square shape of the ceiling transitions into a circle, resembling a full-blown lotus, with a lotus bud hanging from the centre.
- Keyword:
- Baroli, Vishnu, Ghateshwar Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Sadashiva Temple, Pratihara, Chittorgarh, Temples of India, Ganesha, Shiva, Nagara temple architecture, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, Temple, Jodhpur Circle, Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), 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:
- 30-05-2024
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- 30-05-2024
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- The shafts of the front pillars are adorned with loops of bells and hanging bells. The pillars are adorned with the graceful standing figures of sursundaris (celestial maidens) which are currently broken and damaged. The figural panel at the top of the cushion abacus depicts sursundaris, dancers, and couples.
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- 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
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- In Copyright
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- The ceilings of the rangamandapa (open type of pillared hall) are intricately carved, presenting a variety of ceiling types and motifs. One of the rectangular ceilings depicts a full-blown lotus, with the figure of a divine couple at the centre. The male deity is shown seated, holding his attributes and embracing his consort, who is shown seated in his lap. The central flower is surrounded by four small flowers, each also depicting a divine figure at the centre.
- Keyword:
- Baroli, Vishnu, Ghateshwar Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Sadashiva Temple, Pratihara, Chittorgarh, Temples of India, Ganesha, Shiva, Nagara temple architecture, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, 10th - 11th Century CE, Jodhpur Circle, Architecture, 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
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- In Copyright
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- A Nandi is placed just outside the mukhamandapa (front porch), in the space between the separate rangamandapa (open type of pillared hall) and mukhamandapa. The mukhamandapa has pillars and a makara-torana (ornamental arch adorned with intricate carvings of mythical creatures) at the front. The pillars consist of mouldings at the base, shaft, and cushion abacus topped by panels that support the brackets.
- 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, 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
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- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- The rangamandapa (open type of pillared hall) is comprised of a multitude of heavy, ornately carved pillars that support the ceiling, crafted in two distinct styles. The outer pillars feature a square base which turns into faceted shapes and transitions into a circular shaft. in contrast, the innermost pillars maintain a square shape and display depictions of deities on the panels at the top, supporting the brackets. There is a Shiva linga at the centre of the hall.
- Keyword:
- Baroli, Vishnu, Ghateshwar Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Sadashiva Temple, Architecture, Chittorgarh, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Ganesha, Shiva, Nagara temple architecture, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, 10th - 11th Century CE, Jodhpur Circle, Pratihara, 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
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- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- The mulaprasada (main shrine) has a mukhamandapa (front porch), antarala (vestibule or antechamber), and garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum). The pillared hall is open with a pyramidal shikhara (superstructure). It leads to the antarala and the garbhagriha is a pancharatha (with five rathas or projections on each side) structure with a latina shikhara (mono-spired superstructure) which comprises a sukanasa (antefix above the roof of the kapila) at the front, an amalaka (a crowning member of the latina shikhara shaped like a myrobalan fruit) and a kalasha (pitcher finial) at the top.
- Keyword:
- Ganesha, Vamana Temple, 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, Rajasthan, 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
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- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
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- A beautiful sculpture of Kartikeya can be seen on the western pediment of the shikhara (superstructure) of the rangamandapa (open type of pillared hall). The God of war is depicted seated, with four faces, three of which are visible in the sculpture. He has eight arms and holds his weapons including a shakti/vel (spear), arrow, and bow. He is holding a cork in one of his hands and his frontal hands are carrying an akshamala (rosary) and a kamandalu (water pot). The slender body of the young war God is adorned with jewellery and yajnopavita (sacred thread). It is one of the most beautiful representations of Kartikey.
- Keyword:
- Baroli, Vishnu, Ghateshwar Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Sadashiva Temple, Architecture, Chittorgarh, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Ganesha, Shiva, Nagara temple architecture, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, 10th - 11th Century CE, Jodhpur Circle, Pratihara, 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