Shakhas of the doorframe

Location:

Chittorgarh

Date_accepted:

2024-05-29T06:08:51Z

Modified:

2024-05-29T10:28:22Z

Type:

Image

Creator:

Temples of India Project Team

Contributor:

Dr Nikita Rathore

Publisher:

Jio Institute

Rights:

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

References:

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

Thumbnail:

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Description:

The doorframe is divided into panchshakhas (five vertical bands). At the bottom, the river goddesses Ganga and Yamuna, are depicted along with a Shaiva dvarapala (door guardian). The shakhas (vertical bands) display flower bands and moving outward the shakhas are carved with single male figures, mithunas (amorous couples), putrajaya (leaf motif), and vyalas (mythical lion-like hybrid creatures).