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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Appendix A
519 garbhagriha there is an antarala measuring 2.5 X 1.4 ms. attached with it is a square mandapa measuring 3.5 x 3.5 ms. In front of the maņdapa there is a porch measuring 2.5x2.2 ms.
The square garbhagriha had Jalādhāri and Linga in the centre but the image of the Paravati is missing. The temple is in disuse. The door-frame of the garbhagļiha is very ornate with the usual mouldings on the jambs and lintel. Over the lintel there is a Navagraha panel. The walls of the garbhagļiha, externally contain the lateral projections forming the vertical chases. Horizontally, it has a moulding of low Kumbha from which the simple Jangha with a pattikā moulding at the centre rises. The Janghā is superimposed by a heavy cornice from which the spire rises.
The spire of the garbhagriha, though simple in mouldings, contains the uruşțingas on the bhadra projections and sțingas or miniature sikhara replica at the corners. The Sikhara is curvilinear. The apex is adorned with āmalaka but its finial is missing.
The mandapa has dwarf walls and 12 dwarf pillars out of which 8 support the superstructure of the mandapa. The ceiling has five simple tiers whose central key-stone is lost. Externally, the superstructure is stepped-pyramidal in shape forming a sort of Samvaraņā. The maņdapa moreover has projecting Kaksāsaaa on north and south.
The front porch rests on four dwarf pillars supported by dwarf walls on either side of the entrance. It's superstructure is perished. The mandapa and porch have chajjās (eaves) while the main shrine is devoid of chajjā (eave). Math-Kasangadh*
There is an old temple dedicated to Khandeśvari Mātā at village Math. It has an elaboratly carved ceiling in the dome of the mandapa and carved images of goddesses and female attendants on the outer walls. * The village is situated some 16 Kms. from Idar (Dist. Sabarkantha).