The Structural Temples of Gujarat
by Kantilal F. Sompura | 1968 | 163,360 words
This essay studies the Structural Temples of Gujarat (Up to 1600 A.D.)....
4.1. Temples at Vasai (Kanakapuri)
Temples Built During Twelth Century A.D. Vasai* The ancient name of Vasai was Kanakapuri. There are two old and interesting monuments. The main one being dedicated to Siva is known as Kanakesvara.186/1 This is a living shrine. The other monument which is called Junagadhi (?)187 is decidedly a temple which consisted of a sanctum, an antichamber, a porch and a varandah with a colonnade on each of 185. Antiquities of Kaccha and Kathiawada p. 208. 186. Antiquities of Kaccha and Kathiawada p. 208. * 9.6 Kms. N.E. of Dwarka, Dist. Jamnagar. The recent excavation by late-Shri P. P. Pandya at Vasai have confirmed the wide spread distribution of Harappan culture in Saurastra. 186/1. Here Fig. 107/a 187. A clear misnomer to a place of worship. The original name of the temple is forgotten. The site, at present is designated as Junagadhimata temple. (Indian Archaeology 1958-59 pl. c. 11.) Here Fig. 107/6.
164 The Structural Temples of Gujarat the two sides. The whole structure is much dilapidated. The row of columns, the roof and ceiling are damaged. The outer porch and gateway are also damaged. The ceiling stones have floaral carvings similar to those found at Siddhpur in the Rudramahalaya temple. They form a unique feature of structure dating from about the time of Siddharaja i. e. in the 11 th and the 12 th Cent. A. D.188