The lower section of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) entrance of the Vishnu Temple displays the river goddesses, Ganga and Yamuna, succeeded by a chauri (fly whisk) bearer, and then the Vaishnava dvarapalas (door guardians). These four-armed dvarapalas are depicted holding a gada (mace), a shankha (conch shell), a chakra (discus), and one of their hands are positioned in abhayahasta (a hand pose indicating reassurance or protection from fear). They are adorned with a karand mukuta (tiered crown), long garlands, and elaborate jewelry.
Location:
Jhalawar
Date_accepted:
2024-06-19T09:53:21Z
Modified:
2024-06-19T13:08:18Z
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, 7th century to 10th century CE, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, Vishnu, Chandrabhaga River, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jaipur Circle, Built Heritage, Architecture, Jhalrapatan, Nagara Temple Style, Chandramoleshwar Mahadeva Temple, Shiva, Chandravati Temples, Sitaleshwar Temple, Temple, Kalika Devi or Navdurga Temple, and Jhalawar