Depiction of Indrani on the Jangha of the Shiva Temple 2
Depiction of Indrani on the Jangha of the Shiva Temple 2
Description:
The south view of the Jangha (wall) of the Shiva Temple (Shiva Temple 2), behind the Sitaleshwar Temple has a depiction of Indrani with six arms on the kumbha (pot) moulding. In her upper hands, she holds a broken weapon and vajra (thunderbolt weapon associated with Indra), while her middle hands hold unidentified attributes. In her lower hands, she holds a kamandalu (water carrier or pot) and varadaksha (boon-granting gesture holding a rosary). At the base of her pedestal, there is an illustration of an elephant.
Location:
Jhalawar
Date_accepted:
2024-06-19T09:55:02Z
Modified:
2024-06-20T04:13:58Z
Type:
Image
Creator:
Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:
Dr Nikita Rathore
Publisher:
Jio Institute
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
References:
Chandravati Temples, 7th century to 10th century CE, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, Vishnu, Chandrabhaga River, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jaipur Circle, Built Heritage, Jhalawar, Jhalrapatan, Nagara Temple Style, Chandramoleshwar Mahadeva Temple, Shiva, Temples of India, Sitaleshwar Temple, Temple, Kalika Devi or Navdurga Temple, and Architecture