Shaiva Dvarapala and female figures on the doorframe of the Garbhagriha
Shaiva Dvarapala and female figures on the doorframe of the Garbhagriha
Description:
The doorframe of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) is adorned with two female figures, while the central positions on either side are occupied by Shaiva dvarapalas (door guardians). Completing the ensemble is the figure of Kubera, the God of wealth.
Location:
Bhilwara
Date_accepted:
2024-06-21T06:22:28Z
Modified:
2024-06-21T06:26:29Z
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, Architecture, Hazareshwar Temple, Nagara Style of Architecture, Temple, and Undeshwar Temple