Siddheshwara temple is part of the famous group of temples of God Shiva which are placed around the confluence (Sangam) of Pravara and Godavari rivers at Toka near Newasa (Pravara Sangam). The main temple is the abode of Lord Shiva with Shiva Linga. On the temple shikhara (top side of the temple), we can locate a […]
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Dwarpal means doorkeepers. Sculpture Information: Siddheshwara temple is part of the famous group of temples of God Shiva which are placed around the confluence (Sangam) of Pravara and Godavari rivers at Toka near Newasa (Pravara Sangam). The main temple is the abode of Lord Shiva with Shiva Linga. Like other Hindu Deity temples, we can
Introduction of Nandi: Nandi is the bull vahana (mount) of the Lord Shiva. He is also the guardian deity of Kailash, the abode of Shiva. Almost all Shiva temples display stone images of a seated Nandi, generally facing the main shrine. Sculpture Information: Siddheshwara temple is part of the famous group of temples of God
Jaya-Vijaya Introduction Jaya and Vijaya are dwarpalas (door keepers) of Lord Vishnu’s abode. There is an interesting story in Puranas about the curse by Kumaras to Jaya-Vijaya. Along with Garuda, Jaya-Vijaya are one the most common iconography of Lord Vishnu related temples. They can be seen at the entrance of such temples. Sculpture Information Just