A large Shiva Linga within the Garbhgriha of the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple

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Location:
Alwar
Date_accepted:
2024-05-22T14:30:40Z
Modified:
2024-05-23T10:48:47Z
Type:
Image
Creator:
Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:
Swapna Joshi
Publisher:
Jio Institute
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
References:
Paranagar, Rajasthan, Temples of India, Temple, Maha-Maru, Neelkanth Mahadev, Maru-Gurjara, Shiva, Vishnu, Jainism, Rajorgarh, Pratiharas of Rajorgarh, Alwar, Architecture, Maha-Gurjara, and 10th century CE
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Description:
Inside the central garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of the central shrine in the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is a large Shiva linga (aniconic representation of Shiva). It is on a high pedestal. The temple is actively used for worship. The Shivalinga is made up of polished stone.