The lower section of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) entrance of the Vishnu Temple displays the river goddesses, Ganga and Yamuna, succeeded by a chauri (fly whisk) bearer, and then the Vaishnava dvarapalas (door guardians). These four-armed dvarapalas are depicted holding a gada (mace), a shankha (conch shell), a chakra (discus), and one of their hands are positioned in abhayahasta (a hand pose indicating reassurance or protection from fear). They are adorned with a karand mukuta (tiered crown), long garlands, and elaborate jewelry.

Creator

• Temples of India Project Team

Contributors

• Dr Nikita Rathore

Publisher

• Jio Institute

Keyword

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

Location

• Jhalawar

Resource type

• Image

Rights statement

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