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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.)....

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Vaghela or Vyagrapalli is about 7 kms. west from Delmal ( Dist. Mehsana). At this village, says Mr. Forbes is a temple similar in style to those which have been described (Modhera etc.) but of smaller dimension. It consists of a single open mandapa, one storey in height with pyramidal roof, three porticoes and an adytum surmounted by a spire. 244 This no longer exists, not even a vestige of its foundation remains 245 241. Baroda Archaeological Department 1935-36 p. 12. 242. Arbuda Pracina Jain Lekha Samdoha No. 352. * In the inscription dated V. S. 1294 of Mularaja the said village is named as Kamboika-grama in Sarsvat mandala. The temple of Sandalesvara is also Known as Candramaulisvara. 243. Architectural Antiquities of Northern Gujarat p. 91. 244. Rasamala 1. p. 255 or reprint p. 195. 245. Architectural Antiquities of Northern Gujarat p. 91. The villagers say that it was broken down and the materials were carried off about 1865-70 A. D.

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