Shiva Linga in the Garbhagriha of Kaner-ki-Putli Temple
Shiva Linga in the Garbhagriha of Kaner-ki-Putli Temple
Description:
A Shiva linga (aniconic representation of Shiva) is there at the centre of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of the Kaner-ki-Putli Temple. Notably, the yonipatta (womb-shaped base) of the Shiva linga is square, deviating from the typical circular shape.
Location:
Bhilwara
Date_accepted:
2024-06-18T12:00:27Z
Modified:
2024-06-19T05:52:25Z
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, Bijolia, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, Khadirpur, Kaner-ki-Putli Temple, Bhilwara, Architecture, Shiva, Temple, Bhumija Temple Style, and Jaipur Circle, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)