Underground Shrine Queens Stepwell Patan

Author(s): Jaikishandas Sadani
Publisher: B J Institute of Learning & Research

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Underground Shrine : Queen's step-well at Patan
Name of God Consort
Vāhana Brahma Brahmāni
Hansa-Swan Visņu Mahā Laksmi
Garuda Śiva Śakti
Bull-Vrsabha Mahesa Umā
Nandi-Bull Nārāyana
Laksmi
Garuda Ganesa
Riddhi and Siddhi Mouse Agni Svadhā
Ram Sürya Sūryāni
Horses Kāma Rati and Priti
Parrot Indra Indrāni
Elephant Airavata with
Seven Trunks Kubera
Bhadrā
Elephant These images enhance the beauty of the well and blend the physical with the methaphysical into spiritual sublimity. Moreover, gods and sages prominent in the purāņas are all sculpted with great devotion and dedication by the step-well artists.