The mukhamandapa (front porch) of the Ghateshwar Temple has an entry through an intricately carved makara-torana (ornamental arch adorned with intricate carvings of mythical crocodile creatures). The torana (ornamental arch) shows makara (crocodile) on each end. These makaras are being attacked by knights with a sword in their mouth. The floral bands emitting from the mouths of the makaras form a pointed arch, above which musicians are shown seated, playing musical instruments, and singing. At the apex, a kirtimukha (face of glory) flanked by two flute players is depicted.

Creator

• Temples of India Project Team

Mitwirkende

• Dr Nikita Rathore

Publisher

• Jio Institute

Stichwort

• Baroli
• Vishnu
• Ghateshwar Temple
• Mahishasuramardini Temple
• Sadashiva Temple
• Pratihara
• Chittorgarh
• Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
• Ganesha
• Shiva
• Nagara temple architecture
• Rawatbhata
• Rajasthan
• Temple
• Jodhpur Circle
• Architecture
• Temples of India
• Vamana Temple
• 10th - 11th Century CE

Ort

• Chittorgarh

Resource type

• Image

Rights statement

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