Depiction of Shiva on the Dvarashakha of the Garbhagriha Public Deposited

The depiction of Shiva on the left side dvarashakha (vertical band) of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) in the Kaner-ki-Putli Temple is depicted with four arms. He holds a trishula (trident) and damru (hourglass-shaped drum) in his upper hands. In the lower left hand, he holds a beejapurak (fruit), while his lower right hand is in the varada hasta (boon-granting) gesture. He wears a jatamukuta (a crown of matted hair) adorned with a crescent moon at the centre. Seated at the bottom right is a depiction of Nandi.

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  • Bhilwara
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