Depiction of a male figure on the Torana

Location:

Chittorgarh

Date_accepted:

2024-05-29T06:12:03Z

Modified:

2024-05-29T10:19:20Z

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

Thumbnail:

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Description:

The male figure on one of the pillars of the torana (ornamental gateway) depicts a standing male figure standing with folded hands near his chest. This figure is likely a deity as he wears a crown and heavy jewellery and has a mark on his chest commonly found on Jaina deities. His charming visage features raised eyebrows, a mustache, and a beard.