A Shiva linga (aniconic representation of Shiva) is there at the centre of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of the Kaner-ki-Putli Temple. Notably, the yonipatta (womb-shaped base) of the Shiva linga is square, deviating from the typical circular shape.

Creator

• Temples of India Project Team

Mitwirkende

• Dr Nikita Rathore

Publisher

• Jio Institute

Stichwort

• Temples of India
• 12th century CE
• Bijolia
• Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
• Rajasthan
• Khadirpur
• Kaner-ki-Putli Temple
• Bhilwara
• Architecture
• Shiva
• Temple
• Bhumija Temple Style
• Jaipur Circle, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

Ort

• Bhilwara

Resource type

• Image

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