One of the bhadras (central offsets) of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of the Undeshwar Temple features a seated Vishnu depicted with four arms. Adorned with a crown, Vishnu holds a gada (mace) and a chakra (discus) in his upper hands. In his lower right hand, he holds an akshamala (rosary) while also displaying the Varada hasta (hand gesture of conferring a boon) gesture. Unfortunately, his lower left hand is damaged. The figure is adorned with elaborate jewelry including large circular earrings, a broad beaded necklace, a breast band, a girdle, bangles and anklets.
Location:
Bhilwara
Date_accepted:
2024-06-01T13:52:18Z
Modified:
2024-06-01T20:24:15Z
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), Rajasthan, Bijolia Group of Temples, Bhilwara, Early Medieval, Architecture, Hazareshwar Temple, Mahakal Temple, Temple, and Undeshwar Temple