Shikhara (superstructure) of the southern Garbhagriha
Shikhara (superstructure) of the southern Garbhagriha
Description:
The superstructure of the southern garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) is shekhari in style i.e., the central latina spires with rows of half spires added on either side. It comprises a mulamanjri (principal spire), uruh shringas (subsidiary spires leaning against the main spire), and shringas (miniature shrines). Divine figures adorn the shikhara's surface.
Location:
Bhilwara
Date_accepted:
2024-06-01T13:55:26Z
Modified:
2024-06-01T14:59:16Z
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, Nagara Style of Architecture, Mahakal Temple, and Bijolia Group of Temples