Exterior of the southern Garbhagriha of the Mahakal Temple
Exterior of the southern Garbhagriha of the Mahakal Temple
Description:
The exterior of the southern garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of the Mahakal Temple has a vedibandha (basal mouldings), jangha (wall) and shikhara (superstructure). The vedibandha mouldings are adorned and the jangha showcases bhadraratha (central vertical projection), intricately carved stambhas (buttresses) and jali (lattice) work. The shikhara of the temple is built in Shekhari style i.e., the central latina spires with rows of half spires added on either side.
Location:
Bhilwara
Date_accepted:
2024-06-01T13:54:03Z
Modified:
2024-06-01T14:51:27Z
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), Hazareshwar Temple, Undeshwar Temple, Nagara Style of Architecture, Mahakal Temple, and Bijolia Group of Temples