Exterior view of the eastern Garbhagriha of the Mahakal Temple
Exterior view of the eastern Garbhagriha of the Mahakal Temple
Description:
Similar to the southern garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of the Mahakal Temple, the eastern garbhagriha also features a vedibandha (basal mouldings), jangha (wall) and shikhara (superstructure) in shekhari style. The vedibandha includes khura (hoof), kapotapalika (cyma recta), kumbha (pot), and kalasha (pitcher) mouldings. While the jangha remains entirely plain without any sculptural embellishments, the shikhara of the garbhagriha displays divine figures.
Location:
Bhilwara
Date_accepted:
2024-06-01T13:55:09Z
Modified:
2024-06-01T15:08:10Z
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), Hazareshwar Temple, Undeshwar Temple, Bijolia Group of Temples, Mahakal Temple, and Nagara Style of Architecture