The Jain Temple

Description:

The Jain Temple consists of a mukhamandapa (open porch), mandapa (hall) and a garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) in plan. The garbhagriha has a multi-spired shekhari variety of shikhara (spire). Seen here is the west-facing elevation of the temple exhibiting its intricate carving details, especially on the wall. The temple is built in a variety of sandstone but the jangha (wall) is in a different polished stone variety, that looks similar to the granite variety.

Location:

Arthuna

Date_accepted:

2024-05-24T07:21:36Z

Modified:

2024-05-24T14:38:18Z

Type:

Image

Creator:

Temples of India Project Team

Contributor:

Swapna Joshi

Publisher:

Jio Institute

Rights:

http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

References:

Chaunsath Yogini, Jain Temple, Arthuna, 11th–12th centuries CE, Mandaleshwar Mahadev Temple, Architecture, Hanuman, Temples of India, Paramaras of Vagada, Maru-Gurjara, Shiva, Hanuman Garhi Temple, Banswara, Maha-Gurjara, Someshwar Mahadev Temple, Rajasthan, Temple, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), and Kumbheshwar Mahadev Temple

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