SHIVA TEMPLE AT PAYAR — A ROMANCE IN STONE
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Abstract
The Shiva temple of Payar located at the castle of Karewa tableland is a jewel in stone. The temple consists of ten stones, is well preserved and speaks volumes about our architectural and sculptural glory. The monument is open on all the four sides and loomed by steps from eastern side. The temple consists of a double pyramidal roof with triangular pediments on all the four sides enclosing a trefoil arch. The eastern trefoil niche contains the image of Lakulisa. The deity is seated cross-legged on a wicker seat. At western trefoil niche is dancing Shiva in high relief. Six armed Shiva carries trident and khatvanga and dances to the tune of male drummer and female flute player. The trefoil niche on the northern side contains an image of three-headed Shiva.
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- Koul. Anand. Pandit; 1935, Archaeological remains in Kashmir, Gulshan Pub., Srinagar, p- 71.
- Fergusson James; 2012, History of India and Eastern Architecture, Low Price Pub., Delhi, Reprint, P- 268. Ibid.
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- Koul. Manohar; 1971, Kashmir-Hindu, Buddhist and Muslim Architecture, Sagar Pub., New Delhi, P- 53-4. Ibid. P-53-54.
- Ibid.