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(ii) Temples of the Caulukyan period
Aithor 86
There is a siva temple, otherwise known as Ganesa temple, in the village which to some extent is slanting on one side. As usual it consists of a garbhagļiha, an antarāla, a maņdapa half covered with dwarf walls superimposed by dwarf pillars and a porch. The mandapa, in appearance, is similar to that of the old large temple at Sander. The pillars contain vase and foliage pattern, while the vedikā is adorned at a lower portion with usual mouldings like grāsathara, pațţika etc., the upper portion being adorned with amorous figures in the fashion of the vedikā of sabhāmaņdapa of the Sun temple at Modhera. The carving of tamāla leaves in the pitha reminds us of pitha or Lakulisa temple at Pawagadh. The Janghā mouldings of the maņdovara contain figures of Saiva and Vaisnava deities.
The temple is enclosed within a wall, which is adorned with many old figures; the noteworthy among them is the figure of Śiva in Andhakāsuravadha posture.
Bhankhar 3611
The temple here is known as Āgiyā Vaitāla. It is in good condition. It faces east. The spire entwined with beautiful Jālaka design is of Ekāndi type (fig. 161 ). The temple is highly decked from the basement to apex. The sculptures over
36. The village is nearly 5 kms. from Unjha (Dist. Mehsana). It represents ancient Arathaura mentioned in the Copperplate grant issued by the Caulukyan king Tribhuvanapāla in V. S. 1299 (1243 A. D.).
-IA. VI, pp. 208 ff. 36/1. The village is situated about 5 kms. to the east of Unjha (Dist. Mehsana). It represents ancient Bhansar mentioned in the copper-plate grant issued by the Caulukyan king Tribhuvanpala in V. S. 1299 (1243 A. D.).
JA. VI, pp. 208 ff.
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