Depiction of Lakulisha on the doorframe of the Garbhagriha
Depiction of Lakulisha on the doorframe of the Garbhagriha
Description:
The garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of the Hazareshwar Temple has an exquisitely crafted doorframe with lalatabimba (lintel) depicting Lakulisha. The representation of Lakulisha aligns with the Mandapa’s inscription that confirms the temple's affiliation with Pashupata Shaivism. Lakulisha is portrayed seated, holding a lakuta (staff) and a citron fruit. Additionally, the uttaranga (top) above the lalatabimba has depictions of male deities.
Location:
Bhilwara
Date_accepted:
2024-06-01T13:52:53Z
Modified:
2024-06-01T17:03:52Z
Type:
Image
Creator:
Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:
Dr Nikita Rathore
Publisher:
Jio Institute
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
References:
Nagara Style of Architecture, 11th to 13th century CE, Mandakini Kund, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, Bijolia Group of Temples, Bhilwara, Early Medieval, Architecture, Hazareshwar Temple, Mahakal Temple, Temple, and Undeshwar Temple