The sculpture of Ganesha

Location:

Chittorgarh

Date_accepted:

2024-05-29T06:10:39Z

Modified:

2024-05-29T10:06:28Z

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, Nagara Temple Architecture, Vishnu, Architecture, Temples of India, Vamana Temple, 10th - 11th Century CE, and Temple

Thumbnail:

https://repository.jioinstitute.edu.in/downloads/e1b70712-e978-438b-bd50-f75a2512590e?file=thumbnail

Description:

The garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of the temple houses a sculpture of Ganesha. He is shown dancing gracefully. Although he originally had multiple arms, only the upper two remain intact, holding a snake. A halo in the form of a full-blown flower surrounds his form.