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The 11th century Surya temple of Jhalrapatan (Rajasthan) is an exquisitely carved temple following the ratha style. It has a beautifully carved tall shikhara with many small miniature shikharas (bhumija style) that adorns the sanctum top.
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The original roof shikaras of the mandapas are missing, & replaced with 18th century chattris & a dome, which unfortunately, are a mismatch with the original 10th century architecture of the temple. The temple has a mukha mandapa, mandapa, antarala, & a garbhagriha.
The original roof shikaras of the mandapas are missing, & replaced with 18th century chattris & a dome, which unfortunately, are a mismatch with the original 10th century architecture of the temple. The temple has a mukha mandapa, mandapa, antarala, & a garbhagriha.
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As per local beliefs, until the middle of the 19th century the sanctum held a gold statue of the Surya/ Sun god, which was carried off by plunderers during the 1857 Mutiny.
Presently the sanctum holds the murti of a four-armed Padmanabha placed inside in the 19th century.
As per local beliefs, until the middle of the 19th century the sanctum held a gold statue of the Surya/ Sun god, which was carried off by plunderers during the 1857 Mutiny.
Presently the sanctum holds the murti of a four-armed Padmanabha placed inside in the 19th century.
