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Devarani and Jithani temples are two temples located in Tala.
History
From the style of the construction, it can be ascertained that both the temples were constructed at the same time. They are dated to the sixth century CE.
Description
Devarani Temple
The temple is built along an east-west axis, with its entrance facing east, and rear facing the Maniari river towards the west. It measures 75 × 32 feet, and is built out of ashlar. It consists of a garbhagriha (sanctum), antarala (antechamber), and a small mukhamandapa. The sanctum is slightly larger than the antechamber.
The doorway is elaborately decorated. The lintel is divided into two horizontal zones. The upper lintel has an image of Gajalakshmi at the center, flanked by two elephants and vidyadhara couples. The Kankala incarnation of Shiva is displayed in the center of the lower lintel.
Rudra Shiva Statue
A statue was found buried here in 1988, identified as Rudra Shiva. It weights 5 tons and has a height of 8 feet.
Jithani Temple
The Jithani temple is in ruins.
References
- Chakravarty, Kalyan (1992). "The Temples at Tala and the Art of Daksina Kosala".
- Stadtner 1980, pp. 38, 47.
- Stadtner 1980, p. 44.
- Nigam, L. S., ed. (2000). Riddle of Indian iconography: zetetic on rare icon from Tālā. Delhi: Sharada Pub. House. ISBN 978-81-85616-63-6.
- Stadtner 1980, p. 47.
Bibliography
- Encyclopaedia of Indian Temple Architecture: Volume II, Part 1 – Text. 1988. pp. 227–230.
- Stadtner, Donald M. (1980). "A Sixth-Century A.D. Temple from Kosala". Archives of Asian Art. 33: 38–48. ISSN 0066-6637.