The Shikhara

Description:

The shikhara (superstructure) stands as a fusion of architectural elements, where a towering vertical spire intertwines with the half spires and the miniature spires. The central offset is embellished with the surasenaka (pediment made of chaitya dormer), crowned by a kirtimukha (face of glory) at its zenith.

Location:

Bhilwara

Date_accepted:

2024-06-20T17:10:07Z

Modified:

2024-06-21T07:32:14Z

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

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