A chandrashila (moonstone) on the steps of the adhisthana
A chandrashila (moonstone) on the steps of the adhisthana
Description:
The east-facing steps on the adhisthana have a chandrashila (moonstone) on the third step. The chandrashila (moonstone) is a hemispherical stone in the shape of the moon and is often placed at the entrance of Hindu temples and is designed to resemble a lotus flower.
Location:
Abhaneri
Date_accepted:
2024-03-05T10:10:26Z
Modified:
2024-03-08T09:56:49Z
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