Hero stone depicting the hero wearing a distinctive headgear riding on a horse
Hero stone depicting the hero wearing a distinctive headgear riding on a horse
Description:
Seen here is an example of a hero stone without an inscription, showcasing a slightly different style. The niche inside which the hero is depicted is a low relief niche with an arch design. The drapery of the hero and the celestial damsel accompanying him is uniquely rendered. The hero is depicted wearing a distinctive headgear resembling those worn in the Rajasthan region. In the corner of the niche, there is a sun motif, possibly symbolizing that the hero’s valour will endure eternally.
Location:
Bikaner
Date_accepted:
2024-06-25T11:22:48Z
Modified:
2024-06-25T13:01:14Z
Type:
Image
Creator:
Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:
Swapna Joshi
Publisher:
Jio Institute
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
References:
Suswani Mata , Latina Nagara , Jodhpur Circle , Morkhana, Rajasthan, Parvati, Temples of India Project, Suswani Mata Temple, Bikaner, Maru Gurjara, Suswani Maa, Raja Mayurdhwaj, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), and 10th century CE