Figures of bearded Bharavahakas on the capitals of the antarala

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Location:
Alwar
Date_accepted:
2024-05-22T14:33:17Z
Modified:
2024-05-23T10:41:08Z
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, Architecture, Vishnu, 10th century CE, Rajorgarh, Pratiharas of Rajorgarh, Alwar, Shiva, Maha-Gurjara, and Jainism
Thumbnail:
https://repository.jioinstitute.edu.in/downloads/04b42dde-5370-4134-9783-22c5184a6b47?file=thumbnail
Description:
The dvarashakha (door jamb) of the central garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) in the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is ornate. Seen here are details of the antarala (vestibule or antechamber) pilasters and the right side of the dvarashakha which has one main shakha (vertical band) with deities on it. The pilasters of the antarala have on their capitals bearded bharavahakas (load bearers).