Depiction of Shiva on the Dvarashakha of the Garbhagriha

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Description:
The depiction of Shiva on the left side dvarashakha (vertical band) of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) in the Kaner-ki-Putli Temple is depicted with four arms. He holds a trishula (trident) and damru (hourglass-shaped drum) in his upper hands. In the lower left hand, he holds a beejapurak (fruit), while his lower right hand is in the varada hasta (boon-granting) gesture. He wears a jatamukuta (a crown of matted hair) adorned with a crescent moon at the centre. Seated at the bottom right is a depiction of Nandi.
Location:
Bhilwara
Date_accepted:
2024-06-18T11:57:50Z
Modified:
2024-06-19T04:30:51Z
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
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