Depiction of Yama on the kakshasana wall of the Undeshwar Temple
Depiction of Yama on the kakshasana wall of the Undeshwar Temple
Description:
Yama is portrayed on the kakshasana (seat back) wall of the Undeshwar Temple. The guardian of justice and ruler of the south direction is portrayed holding a staff and a kamandalu (water pot), while one of his hands makes a varada hasta gesture (of granting boons). He is adorned with jewelry and wears an extensive garland. At the bottom left, a buffalo is depicted.
Location:
Bhilwara
Date_accepted:
2024-06-01T13:52:19Z
Modified:
2024-06-01T21:19:48Z
Type:
Image
Creator:
Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:
Dr Nikita Rathore
Publisher:
Jio Institute
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
References:
Mandakini Kund, 11th to 13th century CE, Early Medieval, Temple, Bhilwara, Rajasthan, Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Mahakal Temple, Undeshwar Temple, Nagara Style of Architecture, Hazareshwar Temple, and Bijolia Group of Temples