A pit in the Mandapa (pillared hall) of Shiva Temple

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Date_accepted:
2024-05-29T06:08:18Z
Modified:
2024-05-29T06:49:02Z
Type:
Image
Creator:
Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:
Dr Nikita Rathore
Publisher:
Jio Institute
Rights:
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References:
Ganesha, Rajasthan, 10th - 11th Century CE, Temples of India, Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Ghateshwar Temple, Pratihara, Shiva, Sadashiva Temple, Vishnu, Chittorgarh, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jodhpur Circle, Vamana Temple, Baroli, Rawatbhata, Architecture, and Nagara Temple Architecture
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Description:
In the mandapa (pillared hall) of Shiva Temple (Temple 1), a small pit can be found on the proper left. The actual purpose of the pit is not known, but it is interesting to note because no other temple in this complex reveals a similar kind of structure on the floor.