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 Ornament on its two sides as found in the śiva temple at Taranetar near Than. The original superstructure has parished and the antarāla is now covered with flat slabs during conservation.
The superstructure over the garbhagriha, like the whole structure is plain except the central projections running from base to top. The spire, gradually terminating into an apex, has a heavy amalaka; the finial of which is lost.
The side walls of the mandapa are each relieved by windows with Kaksāsana, while the central door of the front has a window on each side. Harasiddh*
The small temple on the slope of the hill at Harasiddha near Miyani is a square structure having only a garbhagļiha surmounted by a peculiar pre-Caulukyan superstructure. The walls are plain. The superstructure is composed of horizontal tiers one upon another of diminishing size till it reaches to the apex. Each tier is decorated with Caitya arch ornaments. The amalaka and finial are lost. Khīmesvaras
The site contains several temples dedicated to śiva, Sūrya, Randala and Bhairava etc. Main among them are śiva temples Khimeśvara, Dhingeśvar, Khādeśvara, and Dudheśvara. There are two other temples dedicated to the Sun and his consort Randala. The temple dedicated to Bhairava stands unique in this group on account of its peculiar superstructure.
(1) The main temple, Khimeśvara 10 in architectural form and design corresponds to the goddess temple at Srinagar. Its garbhagļiha measures 2.6 x 2.6 ms. surrounded by a * 41-6 Kms. N. V. of Porbander. 9. Here Fig. 25. I nearly 11.2 Kms. North of Porbandar on sea-coast. 10. Here Fig. 30.