The east-facing steps on the adhisthana have a chandrashila (moonstone) on the third step. The chandrashila (moonstone) is a hemispherical stone in the shape of the moon and is often placed at the entrance of Hindu temples and is designed to resemble a lotus flower.

Creator

• Temples of India Project Team

Contributors

• Srija Sahay

Publisher

• Jio Institute

Keyword

• Architecture
• Rajasthan
• Temple
• Harshatmata
• Shakhambari Chahamanas
• Gurjara-Pratihara
• Abhaneri

Location

• Abhaneri

Resource type

• Image

Rights statement

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