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From one of the inscriptions 210 of Bhima II (A. D. 1178- 1242) it is learnt that his queen Sumaladevi built a temple called Sumalesvara at Ghusadi (Viramgam) and another of his inscriptions (A. D. 1207) reveals that his queen Liladevi, had built the temples of Bhimesvara and Lilesvara at Lilapura or Lalitapura which is south of Viramgam and has retained its original name at present. 211 None of these temples is traceable to-day. At Somanatha, Bhima built the temple named Meghnada. 213 But Sridharas prasasti (A. D. 1216) mentions that Bhima built the Somesvara-mandapa called Meghadhvani, which indicates that he 207. Indian Archaeology 1955-56 pp. 47-48. Recently the dislodged door Jambs of the garbha-griha and the pillars of the Sabha mandapa and the carved horizontal members of the plinth of garbhagriha and Sabhamandapa were refixed to their original position by Archaeological department, western circle. 208. Indian Archaeology 1957-58 p. 100 209. Bombay Gazetter II p. 303. 210. Indian Antiquary Vedic Index, 204. 211. Gujarat Studies p. 39; Indian Antiquary Vedic Index, p. 194; Historical Inscriptions of Gujarat No. 160 212. Historical Inscriptions of Gujarat no. 204.

Structural Temples of the Caulukyan Period 175 constructed an additional hall to the temple of Somanatha, 313 Lavanaprasada, the Saravesvara of Bhima II, built the temples of Analesvara and Salakhanesvara for the spiritual benefit of his father Anala or Ana (sk. Arnoraja) and his mother Salakhanadevi. 214 at Salakhanapura ( built in place Bhojuyagrama). 215 north of Ghusadi (Viramgam). of Virama, the son of Lunapasaka who was a dandanayaka of Ajayapala, built a temple at Ghusadi called Viramesvara and obtained two separate grants from Bhima II for the maintenance of his temple. 216 The temple does not survive at present. At Talaja (Dist. Bhavnagar) in Saurastra, the Mehr King Jagamalla made certain grants to several Siva temples, during his reign. These temples were (I) Suisaresvara (2) Sohinesvara (3) Caundesvara (4) Prithividevisvara. 217 None of these temples in their original form, exists at present. Tripurantaka, the Saiva ascetic, also built several Siva temples out of his own earnings at Somanatha. 218 He erected five temples; the first was for the benefit of his mother and called after her Malhanesvara; the second dedicated to Umapati 213. Sridhara Prasasti (1216 A. D.) S. 1273 v. 45. Indian Antiquary II. p. 437; Historical Inscriptions of Gujarat 163. Shri A. K. Majmudar in Caulukyas of Gujarat' mentions the name Meghadhvani being given to the mandapa because of its tonal quality of the hall. But from architectural point of view, this is one of the names ascribed to peculiar type of Mandapa. 214. Bhima I issued two grants in favour of these temples (Kadi grants nos. 6 & 7, Indian Antiquary Vedic Index 201, 203). Tribhuvanapala granted a village to these temples. (Kadi grant no. 10 Indian Antiquary Vedic Index, 208) The usurper Jayantasimha also granted a grant to these temples (Kadi grant no. 4 Indian Antiquary Vedic Index 196; Historical Inscriptions of Gujarat No. 186.) 215. Indian Antiquary Vedic Index 205, Historical Inscriptions of Gujarat no. 201. 216. Kadi grants Nos. 8 & 9. Indian Antiquary Vedic Index 205-8; Historical Inscriptions of Gujarat no. 201 217. Timana Plates: S. 1264, Indian Antiquary XI. 337. 218. Cintra-prasasti El. I, 272.

176 The Structural Temples of Gujarat was in memory of Tripurantaka's benefactor Ganda Brhaspati, whose wife was named Uma; this lady too was not ignored since the third was built for her spiritual welfare and called Umesvara; the remaining two temples, namely Tripurantakesvara and Ramesvara were built after the names of the founder and his wife for the increase of their spiritual merits. Except one none of these temples exists. The one extant temple in the group of temples built by Tripurantaka is situated at N. W. corner of the Somanatha shrine. It is suggested by Cousens (Somanatha and other Medieval Temples of Kathiawad p. 29) as one of the temples restored by Ra Mahipaladeva, the Cudasama king of Junagadh (early 15 th cent. A. D.). Only the basement of this temple now survives. In the reign of Bhima II, Sridhara, one of the officers, built temples of Kesava and Rohinisvami at Somanatha pattana 219 The name of the latter temple suggests that it was dedicated to Balarama ( Balabhadra ), brother of Krisna. In Vadali;* there is the Vaidyanatha temple. The temple has two inscriptions one of the inscriptions, dated V. S. 1264 (A. D. 1298), speaks about the rebuilding of its mandapa. The other inscription, dated V. S. 1329 (A. D 1273) on a stone pillar in the compound is about a grant to the temple.220 The temple is completely plastered with stucco. But the beautiful sculptures on pitha and mandovara exhibit its original form. The spire is of Ekandi type. The temple consists of 219. Sridhara's Devapattana Prasasti, El, II, 439; also Bhav. inscrip. Lines 34-36. p. 197; Fig. No. 163. * 11.2 kms. north of Idar: The place was known as Vata-palli in 12 th cent. A. D. 220. Idar State p. 11 Inscription on p. 45-46.

Structural Temples of the Caulukyan Period 177 its usual componants garbhagrha, antarala, mandapa and front porch.220/1