Bhairava is portrayed dancing, his four arms moving in a divine rhythm. Notably, Bhairava wears unique footwear with a distinct heel. His left foot, adorned with a sandal, rests firmly on the ground, while his right foot is raised inward, adding dynamism to his celestial dance. In his upper hands, Bhairava holds a damru (drum) and a bowl. His lower left hand holds a severed human head, while his lower right hand grasps an object resembling a musala (pestle). His appearance is marked by a highly raised hairstyle, a moustache, and a flowing beard.
Location:
Bhilwara
Date_accepted:
2024-06-20T10:16:52Z
Modified:
2024-06-20T12:18:55Z
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, Bijolia Group of Temples, Mahakal Temple, and Nagara Style of Architecture