The mukhamandapa (front porch) of the Mahakal Temple serves as a narrow corridor flanked by kaksahanas (seat backs) on either side, with four pillars supporting its flat roof. These pillars have square bases intricately carved with divine figures on all four sides. The upper section adopts an octagonal shape, embellished with miniature niches on all sides housing seated goddess figures. Crowning this, there's a band adorned with various figures and a kirtimukha (face of glory) motif.
Location:
Bhilwara
Date_accepted:
2024-06-01T13:51:46Z
Modified:
2024-06-01T14:31:06Z
Type:
Image
Creator:
Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:
Dr Nikita Rathore
Publisher:
Jio Institute
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
References:
Mandakini Kund, 11th to 13th century CE, Early Medieval, Temple, Bhilwara, Rajasthan, Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Mahakal Temple, Undeshwar Temple, Nagara Style of Architecture, Hazareshwar Temple, and Bijolia Group of Temples