Harihara depicted as a synthesis of Shiva and Vishnu
Harihara depicted as a synthesis of Shiva and Vishnu
Description:
Harihara is depicted as a synthesis of Shiva and Vishnu. In this form, Shiva occupies the right half, adorned with a jatamukuta (crown of matted hair), while Vishnu occupies the left half, crowned with a kiritamukuta (a cylindrical crown associated with Vaishnava iconography). In his upper right hand, Harihara wields a trishula (trident), symbolizing Shiva’s power, while his lower left arm holds a shankha (conch), symbolizing Vishnu’s presence. Nandi, Shiva’s mount, is carved at the bottom right, and a kalasha (pitcher) adorned with vegetal motifs is depicted at the bottom left, symbolizing abundance.
Location:
Bhilwara
Date_accepted:
2024-06-20T10:16:02Z
Modified:
2024-06-20T11:42:58Z
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), Rajasthan, Bijolia Group of Temples, Bhilwara, Early Medieval, Undeshwar Temple, Hazareshwar Temple, Nagara Style of Architecture, Temple, and Architecture