08/01/2024
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Baroli Mandir, Rawatbhata, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan {Sanctum - Shiva
Architecture - Gurjara-Pratihara
Date Bulit - 10th Century }
History :
Though the history of the Baroli Temples is not very clear, they are reported to have been built during the Gurjara-Pratihara Empire in the 10th–11th centuries. They are one of the earliest temple complexes in Rajasthan. A carved stone image of the god Nataraja was stolen from the Baroli temple complex in 1998. It has been traced to a private collector in London. However, the statue has not been recovered so far.
Features : The 10th-century Baroli Temples are of great architectural interest, consisting of temple structures built in the Gurjara-Pratihara architectural style, with exquisitely carved stonework. They are in differing stages of upkeep, with some in a semi-ruined state.
There are 8 major temples in Baroli and a ninth about one kilometre away. Four temples are dedicated to Shiva (including Ghateshwara Mahadeva Temple), two to Durga and one each to Shiva-Trimurti, Vishnu and Ganesha.
The Nataraja (Natesha) images carved in these temples are similar to those seen at Upramala. The sculpture has 16 arms and its headdress is matted. There is a large diadem carved at the centre top of the skull, which is "garnished with beaded swags." The facial features are very fine, with high arched brows and full mouth.
Temples :
1. Ghateshwara Mahadeva Temple
2. Ganesha Temple
3. Shiva Temple in the Temple Tank
4. Vamanavatar Temple
5. Trimurti Temple
6. Ashtamata Temple
7. Sheshashyan Temple