Devakoshthas (niches) containing deities on the Mandapa
Devakoshthas (niches) containing deities on the Mandapa
Location:
Chittorgarh
Date_accepted:
2024-06-10T11:11:01Z
Modified:
2024-06-11T06:37:08Z
Type:
Image
Creator:
Temples of India Project Team
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
References:
Temples of India, Mahanaleshwar, Chahamanas of Shakambhari, Mahanaleshwar Temple, Shiva, 8th to 13th centuries CE, Temple, Jodhpur Circle, Suhavadevi, Mahanal Temple, Mahanal Temple and Math, Arnoraja II, Chittorgarh, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Menal, Suhaveshwar Temple, Mauryas of Medapata, Rajasthan, and Architecture
The northern side lateral transept attached to the mandapa (pillared hall) of the Mahanleshwar Temple has devakoshthas (niches) on all sides containing deities. Seen here is probably a broken sculpture of a river goddess in one of the niches flanked by a row of pilaster motifs and dancing figures. The dwarf wall of the transept has kakshasana (seat backs) containing designs of balustrades separating the sculptural depictions formed in circles.