Depiction of Kubera on the northern wall of the Garbhagriha
Depiction of Kubera on the northern wall of the Garbhagriha
Description:
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)