Carving of Naga figures on the doorframe of the Garbhagriha
Carving of Naga figures on the doorframe of the Garbhagriha
Description:
The second shakha (vertical band) of the doorframe of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) is carved with naga (serpent) figures. These nagas are depicted with human faces and bodies, each adorned with three hoods over their heads, all shown with hands folded in reverence.
Location:
Bhilwara
Date_accepted:
2024-06-18T11:58:43Z
Modified:
2024-06-19T04:38:07Z
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, 12th century CE, Jaipur Circle, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Shiva, Temple, Bhilwara, Rajasthan, Architecture, Bhumija Temple Style, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Khadirpur, Kaner-ki-Putli Temple, and Bijolia