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NAGDA "MOTHER-IN LAW + DAUGHTER IN LAW " [ SAS BAHU - HINDI] MARU GURJARA ARCHITECTURE ~ JEWEL OF 6TH CENTURY !!!
Nagda is an ancient city in Rajasthan near udaipur. It is famous for its temple ruins from the early 6-7th Century. Nagda was once the capital of the kingdom of Mewar and was destroyed by Muslim invaders of the Mughal dynasty almost complete. What remains are the 2 shrines Sas-Bahu (Hindi: Mother-in law + Daughter in law) who were once part of an extensive urban complex. Formerly known as Nagahrida or Nagadraha she was in the 6th Century by Nagaditya founded by Guhilot.
The two temples have a portico with a pyramidal structure, access to an open pillared hall (mandapa) provided with lateral projections. The partially destroyed decorative figures on the outer and inner walls provided an insight into the Hindu architecture. The porticoes are adorned with friezes, groups of figures, floral motifs and miniature reproductions of buildings. Due to the delicate carvings seem the two temples, such as jewelry box.
The goal (Toran) shows reliefs of sky girls (surasundaris) and bell-cord subjects. The bell is also an important ritual device that is struck at the beginning of prayer. The bell shape is derived from the lotus bud, symbolizing the female principle, the womb of nature, from which life unfolds.
Māru-Gurjara Architecture (Rajasthani architecture) originated somewhere in sixth century in and around areas of Rajasthan. The name Maru Gurjara has its genesis in the fact that during ancient times, Rajasthan and Gujarat had similarities in ethnic, cultural and political aspects of the society. Ancient name of Rajasthan was Marudesh while Gujarat was called Gurjaratra.
"Maru Gurjara art" literally means "art of Rajasthan and Gujarat".'](https://scontent-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/s480x480/481847_515436508481161_879225841_n.jpg?oh=4d7edc295eb5c867d808da24e8d08d2d&oe=55B48EC4)
NAGDA "MOTHER-IN LAW + DAUGHTER IN LAW " [ SAS BAHU - HINDI] MARU GURJARA ARCHITECTURE ~ JEWEL OF 6TH CENTURY !!!Nagda is an ancient city in Rajasthan near udaipur. It is famous for its temple ruins from the early 6-7th Century. Nagda was once the capital of the kingdom of Mewar and was destroyed by Muslim invaders of the Mughal dynasty almost complete. What remains are the 2 shrines Sas-Bahu (Hindi: Mother-in law + Daughter in law) who were once part of an extensive urban complex. Formerly known as Nagahrida or Nagadraha she was in the 6th Century by Nagaditya founded by Guhilot.
The two temples have a portico with a pyramidal structure, access to an open pillared hall (mandapa) provided with lateral projections. The partially destroyed decorative figures on the outer and inner walls provided an insight into the Hindu architecture. The porticoes are adorned with friezes, groups of figures, floral motifs and miniature reproductions of buildings. Due to the delicate carvings seem the two temples, such as jewelry box.
The goal (Toran) shows reliefs of sky girls (surasundaris) and bell-cord subjects. The bell is also an important ritual device that is struck at the beginning of prayer. The bell shape is derived from the lotus bud, symbolizing the female principle, the womb of nature, from which life unfolds.
Māru-Gurjara Architecture (Rajasthani architecture) originated somewhere in sixth century in and around areas of Rajasthan. The name Maru Gurjara has its genesis in the fact that during ancient times, Rajasthan and Gujarat had similarities in ethnic, cultural and political aspects of the society. Ancient name of Rajasthan was Marudesh while Gujarat was called Gurjaratra.
"Maru Gurjara art" literally means "art of Rajasthan and Gujarat".
The goal (Toran) shows reliefs of sky girls (surasundaris) and bell-cord subjects. The bell is also an important ritual device that is struck at the beginning of prayer. The bell shape is derived from the lotus bud, symbolizing the female principle, the womb of nature, from which life unfolds.
Māru-Gurjara Architecture (Rajasthani architecture) originated somewhere in sixth century in and around areas of Rajasthan. The name Maru Gurjara has its genesis in the fact that during ancient times, Rajasthan and Gujarat had similarities in ethnic, cultural and political aspects of the society. Ancient name of Rajasthan was Marudesh while Gujarat was called Gurjaratra.
"Maru Gurjara art" literally means "art of Rajasthan and Gujarat".
