Depiction of Agni on the Kakshasana of the Undeshwar Temple
Depiction of Agni on the Kakshasana of the Undeshwar Temple
Description:
Agni, the deity of the southeast direction, is also portrayed on the kakshasana (seat back) of the Undeshwar Temple. He holds a pointed spoon and a flower in his upper hands. Unfortunately, his lower hands are damaged, as is the face of his vehicle. Agni is adorned with a jatamukuta (crown of matted hair) and has a beard.
Location:
Bhilwara
Date_accepted:
2024-06-01T13:52:19Z
Modified:
2024-06-01T21:16:08Z
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