Shiva Linga in the Garbhagriha of the Suhaveshwar Temple
Shiva Linga in the Garbhagriha of the Suhaveshwar Temple
Location:
Chittorgarh
Date_accepted:
2024-06-14T10:02:02Z
Modified:
2024-06-14T11:19:37Z
Type:
Image
Creator:
Temples of India Project Team
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
References:
Jodhpur Circle, 8th to 13th centuries CE, Mauryas of Medapata, Mahanal Temple and Math, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, Suhavadevi, Chittorgarh, Mahanaleshwar, Arnoraja II, Mahanaleshwar Temple, Chahamanas of Shakambhari, Architecture, Suhaveshwar Temple, Temples of India, Mahanal Temple, Menal, Temple, and Shiva
The interiors of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of the Suhaveshwar Temple are seen here. It is square in plan and has a Shiva linga (aniconic representation of Shiva) at its centre as the object of worship. The Shiva linga is placed on a high pedestal that has ornate mouldings.