This interpretation could explain the use of brick in the temple of Bhitargaon, built in the 5th century, a period when one of the symbolic connotations of a temple consciously included the idea of an altar. Image courtesy: Wikimedia Commons
Location:
India
Date_accepted:
2024-06-26T12:42:47Z
Modified:
2024-06-27T05:04:12Z
Type:
Image
Creator:
Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:
Dr Pushkar Sohoni
Publisher:
Jio Institute
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
References:
Temples of India, Michael W. Meister, Aihole, Hoysala, Ramtek, Parvati Temple, Badami, Temple, Deogarh, Sanchi, Bhitargaon, Early Chalukyas, Architecture, Temple 17 at SanchiKanganhalli, Nachna, Chaluykas of Badami, Mahakut, Lomas Rishi, Imperial Guptas, Kanganhalli, M.S. Mate, Dashavatara Temple, Udayagiri, Kondivate, Vakatakas, and Pattadakal