The mandapa (pillared hall) of the Sitaleshwar Temple is square in design with a large number of pillars—26 in total, according to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The pillars are carved with purnaghata kalasha, an auspicious motif that symbolizes abundance, growth, and prosperity. The shafts of the pillars are carved with grassamukha (kirtimukha or face of glory) and chain motifs.
Location:
Jhalawar
Date_accepted:
2024-06-19T09:51:07Z
Modified:
2024-06-19T10:24:24Z
Type:
Image
Creator:
Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:
Dr Nikita Rathore
Publisher:
Jio Institute
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
References:
Temples of India, Jhalrapatan, Vishnu, Shiva, Jhalawar, Kalika Devi or Navdurga Temple, Chandravati Temples, Sitaleshwar Temple, Nagara Temple Style, Chandrabhaga River, Chandramoleshwar Mahadeva Temple, 7th century to 10th century CE, Temple, Rajasthan, Built Heritage, Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jaipur Circle, and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)