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double carved roofs are screened by double arcade of pillars. Cell numbers are marked and the name of the idol installed in it is also written.
One of the descendent of Vimala named Prthvīpāla carried out certain constructions and repairs in 1147-49 A.D. and to commemorate the glory of his family erected a 'Hasti- Sāla' in front of the temple.
1.1.1 Ranga Mandapa: A grand hall supported by 12 decorated pillars and nicely carved arches with a central dome in the most exquisite design, luxuriant in ornamentation a punctilious details having 11 concentric rings of elephants, horsemen, ducks, swans, etc. and groups of ornamental sculpted panels is simply mind boggling covering every niche of the marble. On the pillars are placed the female figures playing musical instruments and above are 16 Vidhyādevīs - the goddesses of knowledge- each one having her own symbol. The adorned motifs and ornamental frame works are noticeable. It represents the height of artistic achievements and religious fervor.
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