Book Title: Structural Temples of Gujarat
Author(s): Kantilal F Sompura
Publisher: Gujarat University Ahmedabad

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________________ 495 Appendix A Miyani* There are three small temples on the outskrit of the village, probably all belonging to the pre-Caulukyan period. On the way to Vadal from Miyani there stands a small square temple facing east.15 The extant temple contains only a garbhagriha (2.9x2.9 ms.), the attached maņdapa being lost. The door lintel has a much defaced navagraha panel. The walls (externally measuring 3.7x3.7 ms ) have no projections but contain mouldings like Kumbha, Andhāri, Kevāla, Jangha (with grāsapatti at the centre) and Kevāla and a cornice upon which the superstructure of the spire rises. The spire from the base to the top is divided into two lateral projections, i. e. giving rise to pratiratha and bhadra projections. It is surmounted by heavy cogged amalaka but the finial is lost. The next one is a small temple16 facing south. It has a square ( 1.3 X 1.3 ms.) garbhagriha with an attached half covered porch ( 2-3x 1.9 ms.). The walls of the garbhagļiha upto the base of the Sikhara over it have horizontal as well as vertical mouldings. The base has a Kumbha moulding from which rises the plain pitha. Above the pitủa there is a cornice from which the superstructure corresponding to lateral projections of the pitha rises. It is very simple except the heavy amalaka over it. The finial is lost. The attached half covered porch has four dwarf pillars supporting the damaged Saṁvarņā type of superstructure. The third small temple 17 dedicated to Śiva facing east is comparatively more elegant in plan and design. It is just near to the one described above but much nearer to the village. 38-4 kms. N. W. of Porbandar. 15. Here Fig. 23. 16. Here Fig. 23/a. 17. Here Figs. 21, 22. Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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