Jangha (wall) surrounding the Garbhagriha of the Undeshwar Temple
Jangha (wall) surrounding the Garbhagriha of the Undeshwar Temple
Description:
The jangha (wall) surrounding the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of the Undeshwar Temple is extensively adorned with sculptures. The bhadras (central offsets) display divine figures, while the stambhas (buttresses) are carved with representations of ashta dikapalas (deities representing eight cardinal directions), surasundaris and apsaras (celestial damsels), musicians and dancers.
Location:
Bhilwara
Date_accepted:
2024-06-01T13:54:10Z
Modified:
2024-06-01T20:20:57Z
Type:
Image
Creator:
Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:
Dr Nikita Rathore
Publisher:
Jio Institute
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
References:
Mahakal Temple, 11th to 13th century CE, Mandakini Kund, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, Bijolia Group of Temples, Bhilwara, Early Medieval, Undeshwar Temple, Hazareshwar Temple, Nagara Style of Architecture, Temple, and Architecture