An image of Brahma

Description:

The bhadra (central offset) positioned on the rear (east) wall of the garbhagriha garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of the Undeshwar Temple features an image of Brahma. The deity, albeit significantly damaged, is depicted seated on a pedestal. He is portrayed with three faces and four arms, although his upper arms are broken. In his lower left hand, he holds a kamandalu (water pot) while displaying the Varada hasta (hand gesture of conferring a boon) gesture with his lower right hand. Brahma is adorned with a jatamukuta (crown of matted hair), a mustache, and a beard.

Location:

Bhilwara

Date_accepted:

2024-06-01T13:52:18Z

Modified:

2024-06-01T20:29:52Z

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), Temple, Bijolia Group of Temples, Bhilwara, Early Medieval, Undeshwar Temple, Hazareshwar Temple, Mahakal Temple, Rajasthan, and Architecture

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