Jangha (wall) of the Garbhagriha of the Hazareshwar Temple
Jangha (wall) of the Garbhagriha of the Hazareshwar Temple
Description:
The jangha (wall) of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of the Hazareshwar Temple is adorned with sculptures depicting the trinity within bhadra (central offset) niches. On the southern bhadra of the jangha, Nataraja is depicted. Nataraja is portrayed in an urdhvajanu (with raised knees) posture, holding various weapons and attributes, including a sarpa (serpant), a damaru (double-headed drum), and a pointed weapon, possibly a shula or a trishula (trident). His frontal right hand is raised near his face, while in his left hand, he holds a khatvanga (staff with a skull), with the other left hand being damaged. Using his front left hand, he makes the gajahasta (elephant trunk gesture).
Location:
Bhilwara
Date_accepted:
2024-06-01T13:56:05Z
Modified:
2024-06-01T15:38:30Z
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), Temple, Bijolia Group of Temples, Bhilwara, Early Medieval, Undeshwar Temple, Hazareshwar Temple, Nagara Style of Architecture, Rajasthan, and Architecture