Jasmalnathji Mahadev Temple

Ancient temple located at Asoda village in Vijapur Taluka, Mehsana district, Gujarat, India

23°35′00″N 72°35′25″E / 23.583412°N 72.590233°E / 23.583412; 72.590233ArchitectureTypeMāru-Gurjara architecture with Malwa influenceCompleted12th century (Chaulukya period)Temple(s)5

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.

History

The 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

Jasmalnathji 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

^ 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.