Depiction of river goddesses Ganga and Yamuna on the doorframe
Depiction of river goddesses Ganga and Yamuna on the doorframe
Description:
The lower section of the doorframe of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of the Kaner-ki-Putli Temple portrays the river goddesses Ganga and Yamuna. In this picture, on the right side, Ganga is represented, identifiable by the broken makara (crocodile-like mythical creature) at the base. The figures next to the river goddesses depict Shiva as a four-armed figure. He holds a khatvanga (staff with a skull) and a sarpa (snake) in his upper hands. His lower right hand, holding an akshmala (rosary), is in the varadahasta (boon-giving gesture). In his lower left hand, he holds a bowl. He wears a jatamukuta (a crown of matted hair) and is adorned with heavy jewellery. At the bottom left, there is a Nandi that is now damaged. The figure beside Shiva depicts female attendants, while the figure at the end represents Kubera, who is portrayed with two arms and a money bag.
Location:
Bhilwara
Date_accepted:
2024-06-18T12:00:52Z
Modified:
2024-06-18T13:14:46Z
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), Kaner-ki-Putli Temple, Temple, Bhilwara, Rajasthan, Architecture, Bhumija Temple Style, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Khadirpur, Shiva, and Bijolia