Central Shrine of the Garbhagriha of the Adinatha Temple
Central Shrine of the Garbhagriha of the Adinatha Temple
Description:
The main central shrine of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) has a high pedestal having a cupola (a rounded dome with a ceiling) like design. This pedestal has three sculptures, of which the central one is shown sitting on a lotus pedestal. Unlike the side shrine, the roof here is highly ornamented with meenakari (enamel) art that includes plenty of golden embossing.
Location:
Bikaner
Date_accepted:
2024-05-31T12:02:29Z
Modified:
2024-05-31T15:25:36Z
Type:
Image
Creator:
Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:
Swapna Joshi
Publisher:
Jio Institute
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
References:
Raos of Bikaner, Shekhari Style of Temple Architecture, Tirthankara, Architecture, Bhanda Shah ka Jain Mandir, Rathore Dynasty, Sumatinatha, Bada Bazaar, 16th century CE, Rajasthan, Temple, Bikaner, Seth Bhandasar Jain Temple, and Rao Lunkaran