The Garbhagriha of the Shiva Temple (Temple 3)

Location:

Chittorgarh

Date_accepted:

2024-05-29T06:10:30Z

Modified:

2024-05-29T08:02:31Z

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

Thumbnail:

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Description:

The garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of the Shiva Temple (Temple 3) is a small square structure housing a Shiva linga at the centre. The rear wall is closed by a screen, which is also broken. The ceiling of the sanctum is also simple, featuring a square within a square.