Depiction of a seated Vishnu on the rear wall of the Garbhagriha
Depiction of a seated Vishnu on the rear wall of the Garbhagriha
Description:
Seated on a pedestal, Vishnu is depicted on the bhadra (central projection) of the rear wall of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum). He possesses four arms and carries his divine attributes: a gada (mace) and a chakra (discus) in his upper hands, and a shankha (conch shell) in his lower left hand. His lower right hand extends in the varada hasta (boon-giving gesture), bestowing blessings to devotees. Vishnu is adorned with a kiritamukuta (cylindrical crown associated with Vaishnava iconography) upon his head, complemented by large earrings. A broad necklace rests on his chest, while a heavy girdle accentuates his waist. His wrists are adorned with bangles, and his feet with anklets.
Location:
Bhilwara
Date_accepted:
2024-06-20T17:10:26Z
Modified:
2024-06-21T07:25:51Z
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