Male deity statue to the right of the Mukhamandapa
Male deity statue to the right of the Mukhamandapa
Description:
To the right of the mukhamandapa (front porch), of the Mahakal Temple, entrance stands another male deity statue. This deity, depicted in a standing posture, has several arms, now damaged. Adorned with a jatamukuta (a crown of matted hair) and sporting a beard, he is accompanied by an attendant depicted at the base, while gandharvas (celestial beings) are carved at the top corners.
Location:
Bhilwara
Date_accepted:
2024-06-01T13:51:47Z
Modified:
2024-06-01T14:28:34Z
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, Bijolia Group of Temples, Mahakal Temple, and Nagara Style of Architecture