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| {{Short description|Hindu temple in Jhalrapatan, Rajasthan, India}} | |||
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| | designation1_offname = Old Temples near the Chandrabhaga | |||
| ⚫ | '''Sitaleshwar Temple''', or '''Sitaleshwar Mahadeva Temple''' is a temple located in ], Rajasthan. Dedicated to ], the temple consists of a pavilion with elaborately carved pillars, an antechamber, and a sanctum. The exterior walls are carved with sculptures in relief depicting various Hindu deities. | ||
| | designation1_number = N-RJ-71 | |||
| ⚫ | | caption = The eastern entrance of the temple. The pillars of the mandapam are seen, as is the ] within | ||
| | coordinates = {{Wikidatacoord|Q131703696|type:landmark|display=inline,title}} | |||
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| ⚫ | '''Sitaleshwar Temple''', or '''Sitaleshwar Mahadeva Temple''', is a temple located in ], ]. Dedicated to ], the temple consists of a pavilion with elaborately carved pillars, an antechamber, and a sanctum. The exterior walls are carved with sculptures in relief depicting various Hindu deities. | ||
| It is a part of a complex of several temples, known as the ''Chandrabhaga'' group of temples, which is listed as a ].<ref name="jioinstitute">{{Cite web |last=Rathore |first=Nikita |date=2024 |
It is a part of a complex of several temples, known as the ''Chandrabhaga'' group of temples, which is listed as a ].<ref name="jioinstitute">{{Cite web |last=Rathore |first=Nikita |date=1 July 2024 |title=Architectural and Cultural Significance of the Sitaleshwar Temple |url=https://exhibits.jioinstitute.edu.in/spotlight/chandrabhaga-group-of-temples/feature/architectural-and-cultural-significance-of-the-sitaleshwar-temple |access-date=25 December 2024 |website=Chandrabhaga Group of Temples - Exhibits@Jio Institute |language=en }}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |last=Meister |first=Michael W. |year=1981 |title=Forest and Cave: Temples at Candrabhaga and Kansuan |url=https://www.academia.edu/3995605 |journal=Archives of Asian Art |volume=34 |pages=56–73 |jstor=20111117 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=OLD TEMPLE NEAR CHANDRABHGA |url=https://asijaipurcircle.nic.in/Jhalrapatan%20-%20Old%20temples%20near%20Chandrabhaga.html |access-date=25 December 2024 |website=asijaipurcircle.nic.in |publisher=Archaeological Survey of India Jaipur Circle }}</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ||
| ] survive. The temple was later reconstructed utilizing the ruins from the site]] | |||
| ] surveyed the temple in the late 19th century, and reported it to be in ruins, with only the columns of the pillared hall surviving. He describes these as "most elegant specimen of columnar architecture in India", further stating that despite its dilapidated state, it still remained |
The temple was built in the 7th century, and the pillared hall was added in the 10th century.<ref name="jioinstitute" /><ref name="academia" /> ] surveyed the temple in the late 19th century, and reported it to be in ruins, with only the columns of the pillared hall surviving. He describes these as "most elegant specimen of columnar architecture in India", further stating that despite its dilapidated state, it still remained a place of worship.<ref name="archive" /> ] also surveyed the ruins of the temple. Later, the temple was reconstructed utilizing the ruins from the site.<ref name="jioinstitute" /><ref name="archive">{{Cite book |last=Fergusson |first=James |author-link=James Fergusson (architect) |url=https://archive.org/details/dli.ministry.26641/page/n45/mode/2up |title=Picturesque illustrations of ancient architecture in Hindostan |date=1848 |publisher=J.Hogarth |location=London |pages=33–34 }}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | The temple faces east. It consists of a ] (pillared hall), '']'' (antechamber), and a square '']'' (sanctum). The '']'' (temple tower) originally surmounting the sanctum, has collapsed, and the temple currently has a flat roof with a small dome. The exterior walls of the temple are adorned with sculptures carved in relief of various gods of the Hindu pantheon.<ref name="jioinstitute"/><ref name="academia">{{Cite journal |last1=Mankodi |first1=Kirit |year=2019 |title=Śītalā and Śiva as Śītaleśvara on the Chandrabhaga's Tīrtha at Jhalrapatan |url=https://www.academia.edu/80575109 |journal=Berlin Indological Studies |volume=24 |pages=165–190 |archive-date=2024-12-25 |access-date=2024-12-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241225192625/https://www.academia.edu/80575109 |url-status=live }}</ref> The main deity of the temple is Shiva, in the form of ''Sitaleshwar (Sitalisvara).'' The suffix "-isvara" is usually applied to indicate Shiva presiding over any aspect. The name thus roughly translates to "lord of ]".<ref name="academia"/> | ||
| == Deity == | |||
| The main deity of the temple is Shiva, in the form of ''Sitaleshwar (Sitalisvara).'' The suffix "-isvara" is usually applied to indicate Shiva presiding over any aspect. The name thus roughly translates to "lord of ]".<ref name="academia"/> | |||
| ⚫ | The pillars of the mandapa are carved with female figures, ], and ]. The fourteen outer pillars have octagonal bases. The twelve inner pillars have square bases, and are topped with ] pot-motifs. A ] facing a ] is placed within the pillared hall. Four pillars stand at the entrance of the antechamber.<ref name="jioinstitute" /><ref name="archive" /> | ||
| == Description == | |||
| ⚫ | The temple faces east. It consists of a ] (pillared hall), '']'' (antechamber), and a square '']'' (sanctum). The '']'' (temple tower) originally surmounting the sanctum, has collapsed, and the temple currently has a flat roof with a small dome. The exterior walls of the temple are adorned with sculptures carved in relief of various gods of the Hindu pantheon.<ref name="jioinstitute"/><ref name="academia">{{Cite |
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| ⚫ | The antechamber leads to the sanctum, through an elaborately carved entrance with five bands. These bands contain floral motifs. The river goddesses ] and ] are found at the base of the doorjambs. ] is depicted in the central niche of the lintel. The main deity in the sanctum is represented by a Shiva lingam. It used to be accompanied by an image of ], which is now lost.<ref name="jioinstitute" /> | ||
| ===Interior=== | |||
| ⚫ | The pillars of the mandapa are carved with female figures, ], and ascetics. The fourteen outer pillars have octagonal bases. The twelve inner pillars have square bases, and are topped with ] pot-motifs. A ] facing a ] is placed within the pillared hall. Four pillars stand at the entrance of the antechamber.<ref name="jioinstitute" /><ref name="archive" /> | ||
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==References== | ||
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| ⚫ | The antechamber leads to the sanctum, through an elaborately carved entrance with five bands. These bands contain floral motifs. The river goddesses ] and ] are found at the base of the doorjambs. ] is depicted in the central niche of the lintel.<ref name="jioinstitute" /> | ||
| The main deity in the sanctum is represented by a Shiva lingam. However, ] was originally the deity placed in the sanctum. | |||
| == References == | |||
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Latest revision as of 22:32, 23 January 2025
Hindu temple in Jhalrapatan, Rajasthan, India| Sitaleshwar Temple | |
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 The eastern entrance of the temple. The pillars of the mandapam are seen, as is the Nandi within | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Location | |
| Geographic coordinates | 24°31′46″N 76°10′40″E / 24.52944°N 76.17778°E / 24.52944; 76.17778 |
| Monument of National Importance | |
| Official name: Old Temples near the Chandrabhaga | |
| Reference no. | N-RJ-71 |
Sitaleshwar Temple, or Sitaleshwar Mahadeva Temple, is a temple located in Jhalrapatan, Rajasthan. Dedicated to Shiva, the temple consists of a pavilion with elaborately carved pillars, an antechamber, and a sanctum. The exterior walls are carved with sculptures in relief depicting various Hindu deities.
It is a part of a complex of several temples, known as the Chandrabhaga group of temples, which is listed as a monument of national importance.
Description
The temple was built in the 7th century, and the pillared hall was added in the 10th century. James Fergusson surveyed the temple in the late 19th century, and reported it to be in ruins, with only the columns of the pillared hall surviving. He describes these as "most elegant specimen of columnar architecture in India", further stating that despite its dilapidated state, it still remained a place of worship. Alexander Cunningham also surveyed the ruins of the temple. Later, the temple was reconstructed utilizing the ruins from the site.
The temple faces east. It consists of a mandapam (pillared hall), antarala (antechamber), and a square garbhagriha (sanctum). The shikhara (temple tower) originally surmounting the sanctum, has collapsed, and the temple currently has a flat roof with a small dome. The exterior walls of the temple are adorned with sculptures carved in relief of various gods of the Hindu pantheon. The main deity of the temple is Shiva, in the form of Sitaleshwar (Sitalisvara). The suffix "-isvara" is usually applied to indicate Shiva presiding over any aspect. The name thus roughly translates to "lord of Sitala".
The pillars of the mandapa are carved with female figures, asthadikpalas, and ascetics. The fourteen outer pillars have octagonal bases. The twelve inner pillars have square bases, and are topped with Purna-Kalasha pot-motifs. A Nandi facing a Shiva lingam is placed within the pillared hall. Four pillars stand at the entrance of the antechamber.
The antechamber leads to the sanctum, through an elaborately carved entrance with five bands. These bands contain floral motifs. The river goddesses Ganga and Yamuna are found at the base of the doorjambs. Lakulisa is depicted in the central niche of the lintel. The main deity in the sanctum is represented by a Shiva lingam. It used to be accompanied by an image of Shiva-Parvati, which is now lost.
References
- ^ Rathore, Nikita (1 July 2024). "Architectural and Cultural Significance of the Sitaleshwar Temple". Chandrabhaga Group of Temples - Exhibits@Jio Institute. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- Meister, Michael W. (1981). "Forest and Cave: Temples at Candrabhaga and Kansuan". Archives of Asian Art. 34: 56–73. JSTOR 20111117.
- "OLD TEMPLE NEAR CHANDRABHGA". asijaipurcircle.nic.in. Archaeological Survey of India Jaipur Circle. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- ^ Mankodi, Kirit (2019). "Śītalā and Śiva as Śītaleśvara on the Chandrabhaga's Tīrtha at Jhalrapatan". Berlin Indological Studies. 24: 165–190. Archived from the original on 2024-12-25. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
- ^ Fergusson, James (1848). Picturesque illustrations of ancient architecture in Hindostan. London: J.Hogarth. pp. 33–34.