Carved Stambhas (buttresses) on the walls of the Undeshwar Temple
Carved Stambhas (buttresses) on the walls of the Undeshwar Temple
Description:
A closer view of the jangha (wall) of the Undeshwar Temple exhibits carved stambhas (buttresses) positioned between the bhadras (central offsets). Each side features five buttresses, with the central one depicting the dikapalas (deities of cardinal directions), while the others portray female dancers, musicians, surasundaris (celestial damsels), and alasa kanya (a form of indolent female or maiden).
Location:
Bhilwara
Date_accepted:
2024-06-01T13:53:29Z
Modified:
2024-06-01T20:33:23Z
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, Bijolia Group of Temples, Hazareshwar Temple, and Nagara Style of Architecture