Origin of Valabhi Temples The famous Jetavana scene depicted on a medallion found at Bharhut has been significant in the context of evolution and early structural form of Valabhi temples. This scene consists of rectangular and circular huts that have inscribed levels, Gandha kuti and Kosamba Kuti respectively. According to Literary sources Lord Buddharesided in gandha Kuti. Since it has been the abode of Lord Buddha it became the pious structure for the Buddhists and thus became a symbol of worship. The Valabhi temples are also designed according to these structures. Valabhi Temples in North India There are many Valabhi temples in North India like the Chandi Temple, Chandika Temple, Kalika Temple, Navadurga Temple, Trinetresvala Temple, Uma Maheshwara Temple Varahi Temple, Khimesvara Temple and others. This article is a stub. You can enrich by adding more information to it. Send your Write Up to content@indianetzone.com |