Mediaeval Temples of the Dakhan c10.s7: Māndugāon and Limpangāon
Mediaeval Temples of the Dakhan c10.s7
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Māndugāon and Limpangāon
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The temples at these two places are fair examples of the later temples which may be more correctly called "Hemadpanti" than most of those already described, built subsequently to the middle of the thirteenth century. They are conspicuous by the absence of image sculpture on the outside of their walls, the decoration being confined to mouldings in string courses and geometrical designs. As already surmised, this may be due to want of funds for a more elaborate building, or to the presence of the Muhammadans in the country, who were sworn enemies to all forms of idolatry. Images displayed openly upon the exterior would only excite their fanaticism and be an invitation to their iconoclastic tendencies. The Hindus were beginning to find that their idols were safer stowed away within their shrines.
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On either side of the main porch of the temple of Siddheśvara at Limpangāon is a large perforated screen wall which is neatly designed in imitation of cross bars, and slightly decorated. The building looks heavy and massive. The pillars of the hall are very well proportioned. The temple is, in every respect, a much better one than any of those at Śrīgunda. (Plates LXXXV—LXXXVII.)
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Fig. 12.—Pillar in the temple at Limpangāon.