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 pillars at Muni Bava's Temple are square below, and built partly into the high screen wall that surrounds the mandapa; above the screen they are octagonal with round capitals supporting the brackets. 1 3
The pillars at Modhera, 13
The pillars of the halls are mainly of two kinds (1) short (dwarf) resting on the wall and supporting the roof above (2) pillars with tall columns, which rise directly from the floor.
In the first kind of pillars 14 the shaft is square for about half its height then comes a base, after which the shaft becomes octagonal and is surmounted with a capital, and a bracket. The square part is decorated with a floral design in a circle (often semi-circular and contains a makara, elephants' head and a Kirtimukba ) on each of its faces; the vase part is similarly decorated on each of its corners, while the octagonal section consists of four bands, the top most being that of • Kirtimukhas.'
In the second kind of pillars 15 the shaft rests on a square or octagonal base (Kumbhi ). Each of its faces is adorned with a triangular ornament or niched-god. Over this is a member called . Kalaśa' and over it, separated by a deep band, is the * Kevāla' decorated with Caitya-windows. Above this is a band of Kyrtimukhas. Over this is a triangular pediment, consisting of Caitya-windows. From here begins the shaft. It is decorated with large standing figures-usually dancers-placed in each of the eight faces of the shaft, enclosed with ringed-pilasters. A beautifully carved, round, pillow like plate separates it. Over this separated by a short annulate is a still smaller band
12. MADTD. p. 6. 13. AANG. plt. Lill-LV 14. AANG. Plt Lill, (1). 15. AANG. Plt. Lill (2), (3); LIV. 1, 2, 3 LV.Here Figs. 161, 162, 163.