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Shakhas of the doorframe

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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:
https://repository.jioinstitute.edu.in/downloads/818cdf1c-cbec-4ec2-ab47-e217b5da690f?file=thumbnail
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).