Pillars of the Ganesha Mandapa having the Purnaghata Kalasha
Pillars of the Ganesha Mandapa having the Purnaghata Kalasha
Description:
The pillars of the Ganesha mandapa (pillared hall have a square base with purnaghata kalasha (vase and foliage motif), which is a symbol of prosperity and abundance. The middle part of the shaft is faceted and carved with standing female figures in varying states of preservation. At the top portion, each face of the shaft shows grassmukha (kirtimukha or face of glory), topped by a floral motif abacus. Above the abacus, brackets are placed to support the flat roof.
Location:
Jhalawar
Date_accepted:
2024-06-19T09:55:18Z
Modified:
2024-06-20T04:21:12Z
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, Architecture, Chandrabhaga River, Chandramoleshwar Mahadeva Temple, 7th century to 10th century CE, Temple, Rajasthan, Built Heritage, Nagara Temple Style, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jaipur Circle, and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)