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- The central bhadra of the east-facing jangha of the temple has a Natesha icon. The devakoshtha that frames the Natesha is similar in style to the devakoshtha on the east-facing jangha. The eight-handed Natesha is in a dancing posture holding a snake, kapala, khatvanga, trishula, and damaru attributes. Natesha has a jata mukuta (matted hair) and a halo behind his head. There are two dancing figures that are likely attendants at the feet of Natesha.
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- Jodhpur Circle, 8th to 13th centuries CE, Mauryas of Medapata, Mahanal Temple and Math, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, Suhavadevi, Chittorgarh, Mahanaleshwar, Arnoraja II, Mahanaleshwar Temple, Chahamanas of Shakambhari, Architecture, Shiva, Temples of India, Mahanal Temple, Menal, Temple, and Suhaveshwar Temple
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Swapna Joshi
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Chittorgarh
- Date Uploaded:
- 10-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 10-06-2024
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- In Copyright
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- Image
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- The south-facing transept of the mandapa (pillared hall) in the Mahanaleshwar Temple is identical to the north elevation. There are three devakoshthas (niches) on the dwarf wall of the mandapa. The central devakoshtha has a figure of Brahma holding a pustaka (book) and kamandalu (water carrier or pot), and the two flanking devakoshthas have consorts of Brahma, one of them is depicted with three faces. The wall between these devakoshthas is designed with pilaster motifs and interspersed with surasundaris (celestial damsels).
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- Temples of India, 8th to 13th centuries CE, Mahanal Temple, Mahanal Temple and Math, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Temple, Suhavadevi, Chittorgarh, Mahanaleshwar, Arnoraja II, Mahanaleshwar Temple, Chahamanas of Shakambhari, Architecture, Shiva, Jodhpur Circle, Mauryas of Medapata, Menal, Rajasthan, and Suhaveshwar Temple
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Swapna Joshi
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Chittorgarh
- Date Uploaded:
- 10-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 10-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Seen here are the details of the east-facing mandapa (pillared hall) of the Mahanaleshwar Temple walls. The walls of the mandapa that are connected to the mukhamandapa (front porch) have jalavatayanas (perforated windows). The north and south sides of the mandapa have lateral transepts with dwarf walls. Kakshasana (seat backs) runs all along the transepts of the mandapa. This kakshasana has dwarf pillars on its corners. Just below the pillars are niches containing images of deities. The east-facing mandapa walls have images of dikapala (gods of the cardinal directions) and river goddesses.
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- Temples of India, Mahanaleshwar, Chahamanas of Shakambhari, Mahanaleshwar Temple, Shiva, Suhaveshwar Temple, Temple, Jodhpur Circle, Suhavadevi, Rajasthan, Mahanal Temple and Math, Arnoraja II, Chittorgarh, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Menal, 8th to 13th centuries CE, Mauryas of Medapata, Mahanal Temple, and Architecture
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Swapna Joshi
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Chittorgarh
- Date Uploaded:
- 10-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 10-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- The bhadra (central projection) of the temple, within the Triple-shrine Temple to the northwest of Mahanaleshwar Temple, has ornamental features. The jangha (wall) portion of the bhadra has a Natesha image framed in a decorative niche. The niche is made up of two pilasters that support a pediment. The pediment is composed of gavaksha (dormer window) motifs. The four-handed icon of Natesha icon is shown holding attributes like a trishula (trident) and a damru (hourglass-shaped drum). The jatamukuta (matted hairdo) of the icon is very peculiar.
- Keyword:
- Temples of India, 8th to 13th centuries CE, Mahanal Temple, Mahanal Temple and Math, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, Suhavadevi, Chittorgarh, Mahanaleshwar, Arnoraja II, Mahanaleshwar Temple, Chahamanas of Shakambhari, Architecture, Shiva, Jodhpur Circle, Mauryas of Medapata, Menal, Temple, and Suhaveshwar Temple
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Swapna Joshi
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Chittorgarh
- Date Uploaded:
- 10-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 10-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- The details of one of the shrines from the Triple-shrine Temple to the northwest of Mahanaleshwar Temple, are noteworthy. The base moudlings of the vedibandha are plain and bereft of any ornamentation. At the jangha (wall) level, the intermediate and corner projections have different designs. They also vary in size. Proportionately, the corner projection is one-third of the central wide projection, while the intermediate projections are half of the central projection.
- Keyword:
- Temples of India, Mahanaleshwar, Chahamanas of Shakambhari, Mahanaleshwar Temple, Shiva, 8th to 13th centuries CE, Temple, Jodhpur Circle, Mauryas of Medapata, Mahanal Temple, Mahanal Temple and Math, Arnoraja II, Chittorgarh, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Menal, Suhaveshwar Temple, Suhavadevi, Rajasthan, and Architecture
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Swapna Joshi
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Chittorgarh
- Date Uploaded:
- 10-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 10-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Seen here is the dvarashakha (architrave) of the central shrine among the Triple-shrine Temple. Compared to the identical shrines flanking it, the dvarashakha of this shrine has minimal ornamentation. The vertical divisions of the dvarashakha are plain except for the lower portion called the udumbara which has attendants carved inside niches with toranas (decorative archways or gateways). The lintel beam had a depiction of three goddesses and the threshold. From left to right, the three goddesses on the lintel are Bramhani, Maheshvari, and Vaishnavi.
- Keyword:
- Temples of India, 8th to 13th centuries CE, Mahanal Temple, Mahanal Temple and Math, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Temple, Suhavadevi, Chittorgarh, Mahanaleshwar, Arnoraja II, Mahanaleshwar Temple, Chahamanas of Shakambhari, Architecture, Shiva, Jodhpur Circle, Mauryas of Medapata, Menal, Rajasthan, and Suhaveshwar Temple
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Swapna Joshi
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Chittorgarh
- Date Uploaded:
- 10-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 10-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Description:
- The central shrine of the Triple Shrine Temple is a later addition to the edifice. Built in red sandstone, this single-shrine temple is also adorned with a shikhara (superstructure) of the latina (mono-spire) variety. The base mouldings and the wall of this shrine are built in a pancharatha design, that is, consisting of five divisions to the plan and elevation. The finial of the shikhara has amalaka (ribbed disc). The temple exterior does not have any sculptures or ornamentation. The latina shikhara has small aedicules on the corners and a mulashringa (main spire) consisting of five bands. The corner bands of the shikhara have seven blocks separated by flat ribbed discs.
- Keyword:
- Temples of India, Mahanaleshwar, Chahamanas of Shakambhari, Mahanaleshwar Temple, Shiva, 8th to 13th centuries CE, Temple, Jodhpur Circle, Suhavadevi, Rajasthan, Mahanal Temple and Math, Arnoraja II, Chittorgarh, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Menal, Suhaveshwar Temple, Mauryas of Medapata, Mahanal Temple, and Architecture
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Swapna Joshi
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Chittorgarh
- Date Uploaded:
- 10-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 10-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Seen here is the west-facing back elevation of the southern shrine from the Triple Shrine Temple in the Mahanaleshwar temple cluster. This is a single-shrine temple built in the latina (mono-spire) style of temple architecture. Only two levels of the shikhara (superstructure) are in situ. Other architectural fragments of the temple are found in the vicinity. Except for the bhadra projection, the temple does not have any sculptures on the exterior wall surfaces. The ornamentation of the temple mainly consists of geometric patterns, floral motifs, and architectural decorations.
- Keyword:
- Temples of India, Mahanaleshwar, Chahamanas of Shakambhari, Mahanaleshwar Temple, Shiva, Suhaveshwar Temple, Temple, Jodhpur Circle, Suhavadevi, Rajasthan, Mahanal Temple and Math, Arnoraja II, Chittorgarh, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Menal, 8th to 13th centuries CE, Mauryas of Medapata, Mahanal Temple, and Architecture
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Swapna Joshi
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Chittorgarh
- Date Uploaded:
- 10-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 10-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Description:
- The plinth of the southern shrine in the Triple-shrine Temple to the northwest of Mahanaleshwar Temple is visible only from the jadya kumbha moulding, which is followed by the kalasha moulding. Above this, there are the kapotali mouldings with gavaksha designs at regular intervals. It is pancharatha (consisting of five projections) in design, consisting of a bhadra (central projection), flanked by two slender pratiratha (intermediary projections) and karnas (corner projections). All these projections are separated by recesses. These recesses are devoid of any ornamentation. The pratirathas have vase and foliage motifs and medallions with mithuna (amorous couples).
- Keyword:
- Temples of India, 8th to 13th centuries CE, Mauryas of Medapata, Mahanal Temple and Math, Menal, Temple, Suhavadevi, Chittorgarh, Mahanaleshwar, Arnoraja II, Mahanaleshwar Temple, Chahamanas of Shakambhari, Architecture, Suhaveshwar Temple, Jodhpur Circle, Mahanal Temple, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, and Shiva
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Swapna Joshi
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Chittorgarh
- Date Uploaded:
- 10-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 10-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Description:
- The dvarashakha (architrave) of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of the side shrine, in the Triple-shrine Temple, is an ornamental feature. It is a trishakha (three vertical bands) variety of which the innermost shakha (band or branch) has a depiction of ganas (celestial beings), next to which is mithuna shakha (band of amorous couples), and the outermost is a patra shakha (foliage band). The threshold of this dvarashakha has foliage motifs flanked by vyalas (composite mythical animal creatures). The lower portion of the dvarshakha has a depiction of attendants and river goddesses. Vishnu on his mount Garuda is depicted on the lintel of the dvarashakha.
- Keyword:
- Temples of India, 8th to 13th centuries CE, Mauryas of Medapata, Mahanal Temple and Math, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Temple, Suhavadevi, Chittorgarh, Mahanaleshwar, Arnoraja II, Mahanaleshwar Temple, Chahamanas of Shakambhari, Architecture, Shiva, Jodhpur Circle, Mahanal Temple, Menal, Rajasthan, and Suhaveshwar Temple
- Creator:
- Temples of India Project Team
- Contributor:
- Swapna Joshi
- Owner:
- tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
- Publisher:
- Jio Institute
- Location:
- Chittorgarh
- Date Uploaded:
- 10-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 10-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image