Based on presence of Pradakshina Path (P) around Garbha Griha our temples are of two kinds.
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Sandhara means providing Aadhaara. With the presence of Pradakshina path an extra layer of external wall is created to to share the weight Shikhara & save Garbha Griha.
Eg. Vishwanatha Temple, Khajuraho
Since there is no external wall to provide extra support to bear weight of Shikhara, the temples is Niradhaara – without Aadhaara.
Eg. Devi Jagadambha Temple, Khajuraho
By seeing the (P) marking in picture, we can identify from outside, if a temple is Sandhara or Nirandhara.
1) Providing extra support weight bearing mechanism to Shikhara.
2) Providing space & Shelter to devotees to complete the pradakshina of God.
Did we miss this great knowledge about our own temples or are we purposefully kept away from our texts?
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