Shiva linga in the Garbhagriha of the Undeshwar Temple
Shiva linga in the Garbhagriha of the Undeshwar Temple
Description:
The garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of the Undeshwar Temple is a compact square chamber positioned 2.4 meters below the floor level of the mandapa (pillared hall). Access to the garbhagriha is facilitated by a flight of steps. Positioned at the center of the garbhagriha is a Shiva linga (aniconic representation of Shiva). The walls of the garbhagriha are unadorned and lack any ornamentation or figurative representation.
Location:
Bhilwara
Date_accepted:
2024-06-01T13:56:38Z
Modified:
2024-06-01T21:44:38Z
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