Structural Temples of Gujarat

SR No.: 006728
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Kantilal F Sompura
Publisher: Gujarat University Ahmedabad
Publication Year: 1968
Total Pages: 868
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 31 MB

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The Structural Temples of Gujarat the sanctum are figures of gaņas, Cāmundā and other forms of Durgā which suggest that the shrine was dedicated to some form of Durga. 11
The Siva temple of Sarnal* otherwise known as Galteśvara was patronised by Paramāra Śiyaka II, in the 10th Cent. A. D. 12
From architectural point of view this temple has an unique style. It somewhat resembles with the temple of Ambarnatha near Kalayan. The temple is in a ruined state. Anyhow, some portion of the Maņdapa still retains. The Maņdapa or portico is about 12 ms. each way, and its roof is supported by 8 pillars of the central dome and by the smaller ones standing in pairs in the screen walls that surrounded it. 13
In plan this portico (Maņdapa ) follows the pattern of temples of the Cālukyan style in the Kanerese districts, with their numerous projecting angles. The inner eight columns are each 4.3 ms. in height, have double capitals and are square for the lower third part of their height, then through an octagonal and sixteen sided belt are changed into cylindrical form 14. They are not spaced equally apart on the floor as in most Jain and Muslaman domes: those on corners they are only 1.7 ms. in height and this is so arranged as to bring them into a line in each direction with the outer pillars on the screen wall. 11. SRR. p. 39-40. For a detailed study of this structure vide JMSUB. March 1959. Shri M. A. Dhaky has assigned this temple to the early 9th Cent. A. D. (CSTG. P. 10.) However he has given no definite data for this period. * S. E. of Thasara (Thasara Taluka, Kaira Dist.) 12 Harsola Plates of siyaka II, V. S. 1005, E. 1, XIX, 236 Dr. Sankalia conjuctures that this shrine may be the Sivanātha shrine on the Mahi mentioned in the aforesaid plate. (AG. P. 115). 13 ASWI. Vol. XXIII. pp. 95-96 & plts LXXXIV & LXXXV. Here Figs. 52, 53, 54. 14. ASWI, XXIII; plt. LXXXV, fig. 4.