Mahishasuramardini (Temple 6) of the Baroli Group of Temples

Location:

Chittorgarh

Date_accepted:

2024-05-29T06:10:39Z

Modified:

2024-05-29T09:36:38Z

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

Thumbnail:

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Description:

Temple 6 is dedicated to Mahishasuramardini. The temple is situated next to the Vamana Temple and to the right side of the Ghateshwar Temple. It is one of the well-preserved temples and biggest temples in the complex, with all its parts intact. The temple is east-facing and consists of a mukhamandapa (front porch), antarala (vestibule), and a garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum).