History of Indian and Eastern Architecture v2.c24.s5.26

v2.c24.s5.26

The temple is entered on the south-west, from the court between it and Vimala’s by a stair at the south of the enclosure. The plan is in imitation of the older temple, from which it differs but little in size, measuring over all about 155 ft. by 92 ft. (Woodcut No. 285). The pillars supporting the porch are somewhat taller and of eight different types, as may be noted in the photograph (Plate XX). On the other hand, in Vimala’s the general style of the 11th century is adhered to throughout; the dome of the portico is slightly less in diameter than in the former, but quite rivalling it in elaboration of detail and beauty of design.