ANCIENT TEMPLES OF RAJASTHAN
DATING FROM 3RD - 15TH CENTURY AD




STYLE / AGETEMPLELOCATIONFEATURES




MauryanHathi BadaBairatOnce a circular Buddhist temple, only the foundation remains.
3 - 4 th century AD
south-West of Jaipur and Alwar





VaishnavaNagri, near Chittorgarh




Gupta StyleDarrahBetween Kota & Jhalawar




689 ADSheetaleshvaraJhalarapatanThe sanctum, vestibule and half mandapa show elegant workmanship .



The hall in front, added a century later was highly praised by Fergusson.





MakanffuniNorth-East of  Chittaurgarh  





KansuaKota




Gurjara-Pratihara Sun IOsian, North-West of Jodhpur Have only a porch in front of the sanctum.
8 - 9 th century AD



Sun IIOsian, North-West of Jodhpur Have mandapas or halls. 





Harihara IOsian, North-west of Jodhpur Have only a porch in front of the sanctum and



four sub-shrines at the four corners with the main shrine in the centre.





Harihara IIOsian, North-West of Jodhpur Have mandapas or halls with 



four sub-shrines at the four corners with the main shrine in the centre.





Harihara IIIOsian, North-West of Jodhpur The single-turreted spire over the samctum is pyramidal .



Also have mandapas or halls .





Mahaveera Osian, North-West of Jodhpur Originally consisted of only a sanctum with a covered ambulatory, 



a closed mandapa, a half- mandapa and a porch.



The multi-turreted spire is of a later period.





HaishatmataAbhaneriHad once been a magnificent structure raised over a decorated platform, itself raised


few kms. off the Jaipur - Agra highway over two decorated terraces, has sensuous sculpture and splendid step-well.


Dausa District




8th century ADSunIn Chittaur fort Stands on high and decorated terraces on beautiful platforms.

now known as Kalika The facade of the sanctum is specially beautiful.




8th century ADKumbhashyamaIn Chittaur fort Stands on high and decorated terraces on beautiful platforms.



The pillars of its hall and the ceilings rise in three levels.




Middle phase of KameshvaraAuwaThe super structure over the sanctum is unique in Rajasthan. 
Gurjara-Pratihara 
near Marwar Junction in Pali District It consists of a ticred pyramid in the centre



surrounded by tiered bunches of pediments.





Ranachhodji Khed near Balotra in Barmer DistrictBeginning of the style of multiturreted arrangement in the spire over the sanctum. 



The main pillars of the mandapa are of a later period.




The denouement of NeelkantheshvaraatKekindExcellent, decoration on the outer walls of the sanctum. 
Gurjara - Pratihara style 
South of Merta in Nagaur DistrictEach face is offsetted to accommodate as many as 13 images.



The spire is powerful, though still monospired. The mandapa has carved pillars



and a rich main ceiling rising in corbelled tiers.





HarshaTo the South-East of SikarThe hill top has other interesting remains and has a beautiful view.





NeelkanthaFaranagar in the Sariska Sanctuary Has three sanctums attached to one mandapa with arid beautiful pillars.





KiraduWest of Barmer




Diverse characteristics from Brahamanasvami Varman, near Reodar in Sirohi DistrictMandapa contains some of  the finest early ceilings to be seen anywhere in India. 
Malwa, Upper Deccan, 


Saurashtra and KutchGhateshvaraBaroli,  South-West of Kota Tastefully decorated mandapa added to a Spartan sanctum.
900 A.D.

In the front there is a large dance mandapa added a century later.




10th century ADAmbika- mata Jagat to the South-East of Udaipur The temple celebrates the various benign aspects of the goddess. 




Presaging the Solanki vogue Sas-Bahu Near Eklingji to the North of UdaipurHave ornate mandapas added on to austere sanctums
10th century AD

with decorative proliferation, flamboyant pillars and complex toranas. 




Solanki Samadhishvara In Chittaur fort The bell-roof over the mandapa is specially notable.




JainDilwaraMount AbuA main temple unit of four components surrounded, fully or partly, by sub shrines, 
10th century AD

all raised on a terrace, pierced by a 'nali' staircase and a mandapa over the latter.



Celebrated for the intricate carving and resplendent ceilings.





Muchhala Mahavira ChaneraoExcuisite workmanship and picturesque locations.


North-East of Sadri in Pali District 





ParshvanathaMirpur, South-West of SirohiExcuisite workmanship and picturesque locations.




Late Jain ChaumukhaRanakpur, near Sadri in Pali DistrictTwo mandapas facing each of the four openings of the central shrine
post-13th century AD

and one mandapa facing each of the two openings of the four corner' shrines.



All these comprise an enclosing cloiscardinal openings, 



each topped by a double-storied mandapa, raised on a lofty platform. 



Have vast, airy interiors, bold heights and beautiful ceilings. 




Late Hindu JagdeeshUdaipur
post-13th century AD



Jagat ShiromaniAmber 





Eiclingji Eiclingji 





Keshorai Patan Bundi District




Funerary shrines MandoreJodhpur





Ahad Udaipur





Gaitore Jaipur




Bhumij Bhand Deora Ramgarh, north-east of BaranAscending string of mini-spires, 



set between the four cardinal bands of the spire over the sanctum. 





Mahaleshvara Menal in Bhilwara District 





UndeshvaraBijoiya in Bhilwara District 





SunJhalarapatan





Dev Somanth DungarpurExcudes a rugged charm with a distinguished spire over the sanctum.