History of Indian and Eastern Architecture v2.c24.s5.7

v2.c24.s5.7

The annexed plan (Woodcut No. 283) will explain the general arrangements of the temple of Vimala, which, as will be observed, are similar to some we have already met, though of course varying considerably in extent and detail. The entrance is through a domed portico, facing which is a square building supported by six pillars, and containing ten statues of elephants, each a single block of white marble, about 4 ft. high. On each of them was seated a figure on a rich *hauda* behind the driver.¹ These represented Vimala and his family in procession to the temple; but the figures have been destroyed by Moslim zealots, and an equestrian statue of Vimala has been placed in the doorway, made of stucco and painted in a style not deserving notice. Behind it, in the centre, is a Samosaran of three tiers as usual.