Couples invoking shringara rasa (associated with romance, love, and attractiveness between lovers) are framed in panels with pillars and tiered shikhara with gavaksha (horseshoe) motifs. Unlike in other parts of the temple, the faces are not damaged and they wear heavy jewellery, elaborate headgear, and garments, indicating they belong to royalty or a high social class. The central male figure is seated in the lalitasana pose on a raised circular seat. The central female figure is seated on his left thigh, looking towards the man. Both rest their right feet on blooming lotus flowers. The man is embracing the woman, placing his left hand over her left shoulder. The woman reciprocates his gesture by placing her right hand over his right shoulder. The man is caressing the woman’s right breast with his right hand. Chauri dharini (fly whisk bearers) flank the couple.
Location:
Abhaneri
Date_accepted:
2024-03-08T13:27:38Z
Modified:
2024-03-11T06:01:50Z
Type:
Image
Creator:
Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:
Srija Sahay
Publisher:
Jio Institute
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
References:
Architecture, Rajasthan, Temple, Harshatmata, Shakhambari Chahamanas, Gurjara-Pratihara, and Abhaneri