Jasmalnathji Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple located at Asoda village in Vijapur Taluka, Mehsana district, Gujarat, India. It is locally known as Vaijnath Mahadev temple. The temple is dedicated to Shiva.[1] The temple is built in the 12th century. It consists of a sanctum; mandapa and torana, a porch.
| Jasmalnathji Mahadev Temple | |
|---|---|
 General view of the temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Location | |
| Location | Asoda village near Vijapur, Mehsana district, Gujarat |
  Location in Gujarat | |
| Geographic coordinates | 23°35′00″N 72°35′25″E / 23.583412°N 72.590233°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Māru-Gurjara architecture with Malwa influence |
| Completed | 12th century (Chaulukya period) |
| Temple(s) | 5 |
History
editThe temple is built in the 12th century during the reign of the Chaulukya ruler Jayasimha Siddharaja.[2] The temple is Monument of National Importance protected and maintained by Archeological Survey of India.[3]
Architecture
editJasmalnathji Mahadev temple is a rare example of panchayatana (five-shrine) temple of the era. The four corner shrines are ruined but the central temple has survived except its samvarana roof. In elevation and plan, it is similar to the temple at Sander but larger. The lateral sides of the staircase is carved with mouldings and statues. The mandapa's chatuski is decorated in vandanmalika type, similar to Rudra Mahalaya temple. The torana, a porch, of the temple is similar to that of Vadnagar and Limboji Mata temple in Delmal.[2]
References
edit- ^ K. V. Soundara Rajan; Chedarambattu Margabandhu (1991). Indian archaeological heritage: Shri K.V. Soundara Rajan festschrift. Agam Kala Prakashan. p. 572.
- ^ a b Dhaky, Madhusudan A. (1961). Deva, Krishna (ed.). "The Chronology of the Solanki Temples of Gujarat". Journal of the Madhya Pradesh Itihas Parishad. 3. Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Itihas Parishad: 50.
- ^ Rajyagor, S. B., ed. (1975). Gujarat State Gazetteers: Mehsana District. Vol. 5. Directorate of Government Print., Stationery and Publications, Government of Gujarat. p. 783.