The Hindu Temple v2.c11.s4.8
The Hindu Temple v2.c11.s4.8
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but features in addition on the front of the threshold of the Garbhagṛha⁷¹ to either side of the lotus stalk in the centre; it is moreover seen as a repetitive motive along the socle or base of the temples, where it is known as ‘Grāsa-paṭṭikā’ (S.S. LVII, 956) in Gujarat and as Rāhurmukher-mālā in Orissa; it is also carved on either side of the steps at the base of South Indian temples⁷² and forms the ‘beginning’ or the centre of carved panels of the ‘Vedi’ (Pl. IX).