Vedibandha (basal mouldings) of the Mahanaleshwar Temple
Vedibandha (basal mouldings) of the Mahanaleshwar Temple
Location:
Chittorgarh
Date_accepted:
2024-06-10T11:11:04Z
Modified:
2024-06-10T14:01:21Z
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, Shiva, Temples of India, Mahanal Temple, Menal, Temple, and Suhaveshwar Temple
The vedibandha (basal mouldings) of the Mahanaleshwar Temple are also divided as per this plan. In elevation, the mouldings consist of a jadyakumbha, gajathara, narathara, and a plain band followed by a broad kumbha moulding, kalasha, and kapotali. All these form the vedibandha section of the temple. The jadyakumbha (lotus-shaped moulding) has decorative motifs called the padma (lotus) and ardharatna (half diamond motifs). Just below the central kumbha (pot), the mouldings are punctured with a pranala, a water chute that facilitates the passage of water from the inside of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum).