Depiction of Kubera on the northern wall of the Garbhagriha
Depiction of Kubera on the northern wall of the Garbhagriha
Label
At the corner of the northern wall of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum), there is a depiction of Kubera. The damaged depiction portrays Kubera wearing a karand mukuta (tiered crown) and other ornaments. In his lower left hand, he holds a kamandalu (water carrier or pot), and in his upper left hand, he clutches a money bag extending behind his head. It is worth noting that in this representation, Kubera is not accompanied by his vahana (mount). Instead, a pot is placed at the bottom of the niche, symbolizing wealth and prosperity.
Location:
Bhilwara
Date_accepted:
2024-06-18T11:58:43Z
Modified:
2024-06-19T07:14:47Z
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, Bhumija Temple Style, Kaner-ki-Putli Temple, Bhilwara, Architecture, Shiva, Temple, Khadirpur, and Jaipur Circle, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)