The only significant depiction of the divinity of Shiva is found in the form of a four-armed portrayal of Bhairav on a temple shaft near the entrance of the temple, within the mandapa. It is the first religious image encountered upon visiting the temple. He is adorned with a serpent necklace, but other identifying attributes have deteriorated over time. His heavily bejewelled naked body reveals his genitalia.
Location:
Tonk
Date_accepted:
2024-06-04T09:51:58Z
Modified:
2024-06-04T12:38:44Z
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, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, Bisaldeo Temple, Architecture, Vigraharaja IV, Banas river, Bisalpur, Gokarneshwara (Gokarnesvara) Mahadev, and Temple