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 Jādambo, Kumbha, Kevāla, Antarpatra, Janghā, Kevāla, Bharani and Chajja. But the Vedikās of the mandapa and the porch are plain. The mandapa and the porch have chajja mouldings with greater projection than that of the shrine proper,
The half covered porch in front of the mandapa is mearuring square (1.5 X 1.5 ms.). Its dwarf wall on both the sides (i, e. N. & S.) support the two more projecting dwarf pillars, which in turn along with two other dwarf pillars of the maņdapa support the superstructure of the porch.
The superstructure over garbhagriha is curvilinear in shape, but it is much damaged even though it seems restored often. The lateral projections and vertical chases carried on through out from bottom to the apex are constructed in such a low relief that the structure appears square like from the distance. The apex has an amalaka with a finial. The miniature Sikharas (Şriñgas ) placed at corners are bold in relief.
The superstructure of the mandapa and the porch are stepped-out pyramidal. The corners of the mandapa as well as those of the porch are adorned with miniature replica of the stepped pyramidal roof.
The temple rests on almost a meter high plinth.
There are two small shrines, dedicated to śiva, on the S. W and N. E. of the main temple. The shrine on S. W. contains beautiful carved door jambs with a Navagraha panel over it. Lovarali*
The Gokeśvara Mahadeva temple 48 of Lovarali faces east. It has a square garbhagriha measuring 2.2 X 2.2 ms. internally and 2.10 x 2.10 ms. externally. In front of the * 35. Kms. S. E. of Dwarka. 42. Here fig. 159 a.
A loose sculpture of human couple was noticed in the garbhagļiha during my personal visit. It bears an inscription which records that the (Prāsāda ) was erected in V. S. 1245 ( A. D. 1189).