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Modhera, North Gujarat. Surya Temple: Pillars in Sabha-Mandapa. 1026-27.

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Authors

Kramrisch, Stella
Photographer: Arthur Llewellyn Basham

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Abstract

Description

Three tiers of relief panels correspond to the division of the wall. Each tier has 8 niches framed by pilasters and an arch surmounted by a flamboyant device. Statuesque Surasundaris occupy the high niches of the lowest tier. Narrative scenes from the Puranas or pure symbols such as the 'Life tree' fill the niches of the upper tiers. The composition is full of agitation. Porbandhar sandstone.

Keywords

Gujarat & South Rajasthan, architecture, book scan

Citation

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/1885/176312

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Basham Photographs

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Image

Archives Series

Basham Collection

Date created

1954

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This item is provided for research purposes. Contact the Australian National University Archives at butlin.archives@anu.edu.au for permission to use.

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