Depiction of an Ascetic on the eastern wall of the Garbhagriha

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Description:
The eastern wall of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) depicts the juxtaposition of the ascetic and the surasundari (celestial damsels). The ascetic is portrayed with a substantial jatabhara (matted hairdo) atop his head, along with a lengthy beard and moustache. His elongated earlobes signify a Mahapurusha lakshana (attributes), indicating him as a great individual. He is depicted with a bare upper body adorned with a broad yajnopavita (sacrificial thread), while his lower body is covered with a langoti (loincloth). His right hand appears damaged and raised, and he holds an unidentified object in his left hand.
Location:
Bhilwara
Date_accepted:
2024-07-03T12:30:05Z
Modified:
2024-07-03T12:43:26Z
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, Jaipur Circle, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Temple, Bhumija Temple Style, and Shiva
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