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.
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The outer walls of the temple are also exquisitely carved with many sculptures of the dikpalas, Surya, Ganesha, surasundaris, mithuna couples, and various miniature scenes depicting the lives of the common man.
The outer walls of the temple are also exquisitely carved with many sculptures of the dikpalas, Surya, Ganesha, surasundaris, mithuna couples, and various miniature scenes depicting the lives of the common man.
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