Famous Temples in India

Architecture

There are 3 temples in the complex and main temple is the oldest and the temple complex is spread of 100 acres. Architecturally, the temple has been built in the Panchayatana pattern with four projections or transected parts on its four sides bearing semi pyramidal conical spires on the tops. These are called ‘shikkars’ or conical shapes on the main domes. The main shrine (fifth shrine) being located in the center. The main temple is dedicated to Mansa who is worshipped in the sanctum sanctorum both in the form of ‘pindi’ as well as in her anthropomorphic form executed on a marble. In the Sanctorum the Devi is worshipped with Devi Saraswati and Lakshmi in the form of Pindi (Stone pebbles). Originally the pindis were only worshipped by the devotees. However, in modern times a marble bust of the deity was got sculpted for giving an attractive human look (form) to the deity. This temple contains thirty-eight panels of wall paintings besides floral designs painted all over the ceiling and the arches leading into the temple, which according to an inscription were painted by Anged in Vikram Samvat 1870 (813 C.E). The drawings of the temple are not of a high standard but a great variety of themes is illustrated.