The details of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) are seen here at the bottom of the entrance of the Vishnu Temple. Flanking the chandrashila (moonstone) at the garbhagriha entrance is a band that shows vyalas (composite mythical creatures) pouncing upon and biting elephants from behind and tearing them apart with their claws.

Creator

• Temples of India Project Team

Contributors

• Dr Nikita Rathore

Publisher

• Jio Institute

Keyword

• Temples of India
• Jhalrapatan
• Vishnu
• Shiva
• Temple
• Rajasthan
• Chandravati Temples
• Sitaleshwar Temple
• Architecture
• Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
• Chandramoleshwar Mahadeva Temple
• 7th century to 10th century CE
• Jhalawar
• Kalika Devi or Navdurga Temple
• Built Heritage
• Nagara Temple Style
• Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jaipur Circle
• Chandrabhaga River

Location

• Jhalawar

Resource type

• Image

Rights statement

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