On the western bhadra (central offset) of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of the Hazareshwar Temple, there is a depiction of Vishnu seated on a pedestal. Vishnu is portrayed with four arms, holding a gada (mace) and a chakra (discus) in his upper hands, and a shankha (conch shell) in his lower left hand, while his lower right hand is in the Varada hasta (hand gesture of conferring a boon) posture. He is adorned with elaborate accessories, including a kirita mukuta (conical cylinder-shaped crown generally attributed to Vishnu iconography), large earrings, a broad necklace, a chest band, a heavy girdle, bangles, and anklets, enhancing his divine appearance.
Date_accepted:
2024-06-01T13:52:52Z
Modified:
2024-06-01T15:42:01Z
Type:
Image
Creator:
Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:
Dr Nikita Rathore
Publisher:
Jio Institute
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
References:
Mahakal Temple, 11th to 13th century CE, Mandakini Kund, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Temple, Bijolia Group of Temples, Bhilwara, Early Medieval, Undeshwar Temple, Hazareshwar Temple, Nagara Style of Architecture, Rajasthan, and Architecture