Ornamentation of the Antarala Ceiling

Location:

Chittorgarh

Date_accepted:

2024-05-30T12:45:13Z

Modified:

2024-05-30T14:43:38Z

Type:

Image

Creator:

Temples of India Project Team

Contributor:

Dr Nikita Rathore

Publisher:

Jio Institute

Rights:

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

References:

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

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Description:

The antarala (vestibule or antechamber) is a rectangular passage that connects the mukhamandapa (front porch) and garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum). The ceiling of the antarala is beautifully adorned with three square frames aligned in a row. Each of these square frames is decorated with a full-blown flower.