Depiction of Vayu

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Description:
The opposite side of the niche, of the kakshasana (seat back) of the Undeshwar Temple, portraying Varuna features Vayu. Vayu is depicted as a tall, smiling figure with four arms, shown standing. He holds a staff in his upper hands, while a kamandalu (water pot) and a gesture of varadaksha (of blessing) are depicted in his lower hands. At the bottom of the niche, Vayu's vehicle, the antelope, is depicted in motion.
Location:
Bhilwara
Date_accepted:
2024-06-01T13:52:19Z
Modified:
2024-06-01T21:02:25Z
Type:
Image
Creator:
Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:
Dr Nikita Rathore
Publisher:
Jio Institute
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
References:
Nagara Style of Architecture, 11th to 13th century CE, Mandakini Kund, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, Bijolia Group of Temples, Bhilwara, Early Medieval, Architecture, Hazareshwar Temple, Mahakal Temple, Temple, and Undeshwar Temple
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