- In
Hindu temple architecture,
Ardhamandapa (lit. half-open hall), also
spelled artha mandapam or ardh mandapam, is an
important element of the entrance...
- The
attached hall, the
ardhamandapa measures the same
width as the sanctum,
while its
length is
twice the sanctum. The
ardhamandapa projects towards the...
- The
attached hall, the
ardhamandapa measures the same
width as the sanctum,
while its
length is
twice the sanctum. The
ardhamandapa projects towards the...
-
Chalukyan architectural style. It
boasts of
having a huge courtyard, an
Ardhamandapa and a
spacious open mukhamantapa(frontal courtyard) and a Garbhagriha(sanctum...
-
Someswara temple,
another Saivite shrine in Panagal. The
pillars in the
Ardhamandapa and open
spaces near the
central Shiva shrine were
designed and placed...
- and two
pilasters as its facade.
Another row of
pillars follows in the
ardhamandapa, and largely-unfinished, deep side
halls also
contain pillars. Evidence...
-
Cunningham first visited the site, the
remains of the
porch and of the
ardhamandapa were
still visible,
which later collapsed. The
construction material...
-
Dwarapalakas are made of wood. Main
deity Lord
Shiva is
facing east.
Square ardhamandapa contains beautiful wooden carvings on the ceiling.
Pranala is a typical...
- tirthankaras. The
temple consist of garbhagriha, antarala, mahamandapa, and
ardhamandapa. The
sanctum is
pancharatha (five rathas) is
covered by
shikhara having...
- sumatinatha. The
temple consist of garbhagriha, antarala,
mahamandapa and
ardhamandapa. A
variety of birds,
mammals and
reptiles live in Bikaner's semi-A Qrid...
