Ceiling of the Central Hall or the Mahamandapa (pillared hall)
Ceiling of the Central Hall or the Mahamandapa (pillared hall)
Description:
The ceiling of the central hall or the mahamandapa (pillared hall) is of the nabhichchhanda variety, characterized by a band of five concentric overlapping circles decorated with lotus petals and other floral designs. The top of the ceiling is embellished with a full-blown lotus, complete with a padmakesara (stem-like) pendant.
Location:
Tonk
Date_accepted:
2024-06-04T09:50:34Z
Modified:
2024-06-04T11:18:41Z
Type:
Image
Creator:
Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:
Anchit Jain
Publisher:
Jio Institute
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
References:
Chauhan dynasty, 12th century CE, Tonk, Bisalpur, Gokarneshwara (Gokarnesvara) Mahadev, Bisaldeo Temple, Architecture, Vigraharaja IV, Banas river, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, and Temple