Depiction of Lord Vishnu on the external walls of the Antarala Pubblico Deposited
The external walls of the antarala (vestibule or antechamber) of the Sitaleshwar Temple are decorated with beautiful sculptures of deities. On the rear (west) wall, Lord Vishnu is depicted seated on a pedestal in lalitasana (the royal position or position of royal ease). He is presented with four arms, carrying a gada (mace), a chakra (discus), and a shankha (conch shell). His front right hand is posed in abhayahasta (hand pose indicating reassurance or protection from fear). He is depicted wearing a crown with a halo around his head.
- Temples of India
- Sitaleshwar Temple
- Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
- Rajasthan
- Kalika Devi or Navdurga Temple
- Chandrabhaga River
- Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jaipur Circle
- Built Heritage
- Jhalawar
- Jhalrapatan
- Nagara Temple Style
- Chandramoleshwar Mahadeva Temple
- Shiva
- Chandravati Temples
- 7th century to 10th century CE
- Temple
- Vishnu
- Architecture
- Jhalawar