Hindu Temples: What Happened to Them v2.c19.s1.61

v2.c19.s1.61

The debris near the entrance of masjid was removed. The hidden plinth of north-western shrine was exposed as a result of excavation for examining its foundation. During the course of examination of the foundation of this north-western shrine, the plinth of another pre-Solanki temple was found (Pl. II). The stone flooring of the plinth showed the use of clamps and dowels for binding the stones together. The mouldings of this plinth show from bottom upwards *bhiTTa*, *kapota* decorated with *kuDus*, *antarapatra*, *karNika*, *antarapatra*, *tamalapaTTika* carved with *tamala-patras*, *khura*, *kumbha* decorated with half diamond designs, *kalaa* and *kapota* decorated with *kuDus*.