A ruined temple to the north of the Mahanaleshwar temple complex
A ruined temple to the north of the Mahanaleshwar temple complex
Location:
Chittorgarh
Date_accepted:
2024-06-10T11:11:01Z
Modified:
2024-06-11T06:10:04Z
Type:
Image
Creator:
Temples of India Project Team
Rights:
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References:
Temples of India, 8th to 13th centuries CE, Mauryas of Medapata, Mahanal Temple and Math, Menal, Rajasthan, Suhavadevi, Chittorgarh, Mahanaleshwar, Arnoraja II, Mahanaleshwar Temple, Chahamanas of Shakambhari, Architecture, Shiva, Jodhpur Circle, Mahanal Temple, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Temple, and Suhaveshwar Temple
Similar to the western boundary of the Mahanaleshvar temple complex, the northern side also has two temples that stand close to the Mahanaleshwar Temple. Seen here is one of these temples whose superstructure is lost. The plinth of the temple and the walls have been partially reconstructed. The original temple was designed to have a garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum), an antarala (vestibule or antechamber) and a mandapa (pillared hall). Based on the remains scattered in the vicinity of the temple, the temple might have had a shikhara of the shekhari (multi-spired) variety. The main shrine was designed to be pancharatha (consisting of five projections).