Structure Lad Khan Temple



lad khan temple during sunset


the temple consists of shrine (garba griha) mandapa in front of it. mukha mandapa situated in front of sanctum , consists of set of 12 carved pillars. sabha mandapa leads maha mandapa , pillars arranged form 2 concentric squares. walls have floral patterns on them , windows have lattice work done in northern style. facing sanctum, second smaller sanctum situated above center of hall outer walls have many carved images.


originally dedicated vishnu, main shrine houses shiva linga nandi. temple built in panchayatana style, indicating experiment in temple construction. special feature of temple starts rectangular structure , ends square structure. based on wooden construction design, square , rectangular plan has steep roof, adaptation of wooden styles in stone.


the maha mandapa open exterior large windows between pillars. roof above maha mandapa shows turret first version of futures towers shikharas , vimanas.








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