Architectural features of the Mahishasuramardini Temple (Temple 9)

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Location:
Chittorgarh
Date_accepted:
2024-05-29T06:08:52Z
Modified:
2024-05-29T10:47:12Z
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, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Ganesha, Shiva, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, 10th - 11th Century CE, Vishnu, Architecture, Temples of India, Nagara Temple Architecture, Vamana Temple, and Temple
Thumbnail:
https://repository.jioinstitute.edu.in/downloads/4f3456b9-a49f-4db4-b44e-529fd6457fd4?file=thumbnail
Description:
The temple features a well-defined pitha (a small platform) and vedibandha (basal mouldings). Its walls are plain, adorned with pilasters topped by the grassamukha (face of glory) band. The shikhara (superstructure) is severely damaged.