History of Indian and Eastern Architecture v1.c19.s5.15

v1.c19.s5.15

On each side of the Nandi Mandap stands a square pillar or dhwajastambha, bearing the *trisula* or ensign of Siva, now much defaced (Woodcut No. 202). They are 49 feet high, inclusive of the trident on the top and of very elegant proportions.¹ Their analogy to the lion pillars of the Buddhists (Woodcut No. 7) and the Chaumukh pillars of the Jains must be at once recognised, each bearing a symbol of the creed.