Depiction of Indra on the eastern wall of the Garbhagriha
Depiction of Indra on the eastern wall of the Garbhagriha
Description:
In one corner of the rear or eastern wall of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum), there is a depiction of Indra but his face and right arms have been damaged. In his upper left hand, he holds an ankusha (bullhook), while in his lower left hand, he is holding a kamandalu (water carrier or pot). The deity is accompanied by an animal. Despite the broken face, a closer examination of the animal's leg and foot confirms it to be an elephant—his mount Airavata.
Location:
Bhilwara
Date_accepted:
2024-06-18T11:59:12Z
Modified:
2024-06-19T07:02:52Z
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, Bijolia, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Khadirpur, Shiva, and Bhumija Temple Style