Interior of the Mukhamandapa (front porch)

Location:

Chittorgarh

Date_accepted:

2024-05-30T12:45:10Z

Modified:

2024-05-30T14:07:30Z

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

Thumbnail:

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Description:

The mukhamandapa (front porch) is an open hall with a magnificent entrance dominated by a makara-torana (ornamental arch adorned with intricate carvings of mythical crocodile creatures). The pillars of the mukhamandapa are carved with the figures of sursundaris (celestial maidens) and passionate couples, symbolizing the worldly realm. This stands in contrast to the main sanctum where the divine resides in darkness.