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- Typically, the front side of the Hero stones depicts a hero riding on horseback, accompanied by a female figure standing in front of him with her hands folded in namaskar mudra (salutation gesture). The size of this depiction might vary on each stone, but they maintain stylistic similarity. Sometimes, these figures include inscriptions that provide details such as the person honoured by the hero stones and crucially, the date of its creation. The dates from legible inscriptions on the Hero stones are from 1500 VS onwards, placing them in the 15th-16th centuries CE.
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- Suswani Mata , Latina Nagara , Jodhpur Circle , Morkhana, Rajasthan, Parvati, Temples of India Project, Suswani Mata Temple, Bikaner, Maru Gurjara, Suswani Maa, Raja Mayurdhwaj, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), 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:
- 25-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 25-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Description:
- Seen here is an example of a hero stone without an inscription, showcasing a slightly different style. The niche inside which the hero is depicted is a low relief niche with an arch design. The drapery of the hero and the celestial damsel accompanying him is uniquely rendered. The hero is depicted wearing a distinctive headgear resembling those worn in the Rajasthan region. In the corner of the niche, there is a sun motif, possibly symbolizing that the hero’s valour will endure eternally.
- Keyword:
- Suswani Mata , Latina Nagara , Jodhpur Circle , Morkhana, Rajasthan, Parvati, Temples of India Project, Suswani Mata Temple, Bikaner, Maru Gurjara, Suswani Maa, Raja Mayurdhwaj, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), 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:
- 25-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 25-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Description:
- A hero stones fragment measures about a foot in height and half a foot in width, featuring a slightly different depiction than the other hero stones. In this fragment, the hero is portrayed mounted on horse, accompanied not by a celestial damsel but by another human figure kneeling down. This second figure could also be a depiction of the hero. The scene symbolizes the hero’s journey to heaven after his death, where he bows down to God, often represented by depicted Shiva in his linga (aninconic representation of Shiva) form. The undulating stone surface of the hero stones makes it difficult to understand whether it originally contained any inscriptions.
- 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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- Description:
- Seen here is a small size hero stone, similar in dimensions to the adjacent hero stones. It is a rectangular stone slab without a triangular finial. The panel depicting the hero and his journey to the heavenly abode differs slightly from others. Here, there is no figure mounted on a horseback; instead, there is a supine human figure next to another figure standing with folded hands. The depiction likely indicates the hero’s death and his attainment of moksha (freedom from the eternal cycle of life, death, and rebirth). This unique portrayal is not found on any other hero stones fragment in the Suswani Mata Temple.
- Keyword:
- Suswani Mata , Latina Nagara , Jodhpur Circle , Morkhana, Rajasthan, Parvati, Temples of India Project, Suswani Mata Temple, Bikaner, Maru Gurjara, Suswani Maa, Raja Mayurdhwaj, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), 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:
- 25-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 25-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Another small stone fragment, likely originally part of a larger hero stones, is now housed in the premises of the Suswani Mata Temple. This fragment is noticeably less ornate compared to the larger stone slabs. It depicts only two figures, one is the hero mounted on a horse, and the other is a figure standing with folded hands. The human figures are carved within rectangular niches on the fragment. There are no remaining traces of writing left on the lower side of this hero stones fragment.
- 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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- Description:
- Seen here is one of the most damaged hero stones fragments found within the Suswani Mata Temple Complex. Carved on a rectangular slab with a triangular top, this fragment features figures carved inside a relief niche. Although not clearly visible, the carving depicts the hero riding on a horse. The presence of inscriptions on the lower portion of the hero stones is uncertain due to its condition. However, given its stylistically similarity to adjacent fragments, it is plausible that this fragment originally included some form of inscription.
- 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:
- 25-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 25-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Description:
- Seen here is a smaller hero stone, characterized by its simple ornamentation and minimal figural depiction. It features only a human figure mounted on horseback, representing the deceased hero. The plain stone surface of the hero stones may have originally included epigraphical etchings.
- 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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- Description:
- A fragmentary hero stone depicts the hero riding on horseback, wielding a sword and shield, poised for battle against the enemy. Adjacent to him stands a human figure with folded hands, likely another small figure kneels in front of the standing figure, bowing down. The narrative depicted on this hero stones is similar to other hero stones in the complex.
- Keyword:
- Suswani Mata , Latina Nagara , Jodhpur Circle , Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, Parvati, Temples of India Project, Suswani Mata Temple, Bikaner, Maru Gurjara, 10th century CE, Raja Mayurdhwaj, 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:
- 25-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 25-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Description:
- Seen here is the modern mandapa (pillared hall) of the Suswani Mata Temple. To its south side are some historical fragments consisting of Hero stones, which are worshipped as veeron ke pathar (stones of heroic people). The original location of these fragments is unknown, but today they are an integral part of the rituals performed by devotees visiting the temple.
- Keyword:
- Suswani Mata , Latina Nagara , Jodhpur Circle , Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, Parvati, Temples of India Project, Suswani Mata Temple, Bikaner, Maru Gurjara, 10th century CE, Raja Mayurdhwaj, 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:
- 25-06-2024
- Date Modified:
- 25-06-2024
- Rights Statement Tesim:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Image
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- Description:
- 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.
- 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