Figure of an Apsara on a pillar in the Mahamandapa
Figure of an Apsara on a pillar in the Mahamandapa
Description:
The square portion of the shaft of the pillar in the mahamandapa (pillared hall) is carved with a niche on each of its four faces. Within these niches are figure sculptures depicting various scenes: some portray apsaras (celestial damsels) engaged in activities such as playing musical instruments, dancing, or playing with a ball. Others depict yogis (ascetics) or royal figures engaged in acts of veneration. One niche notably showcases a sculpture of a four-armed Bhairav.
Location:
Tonk
Date_accepted:
2024-06-04T09:50:07Z
Modified:
2024-06-04T11:10:34Z
Type:
Image
Creator:
Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:
Anchit Jain
Publisher:
Jio Institute
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
References:
Banas river, 12th century CE, Tonk, Temple, Rajasthan, Bisaldeo Temple, Chauhan dynasty, Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Bisalpur, Gokarneshwara (Gokarnesvara) Mahadev, and Vigraharaja IV