Hindu Temples: What Happened to Them v2.c19.s1.80

v2.c19.s1.80

During the course of dismantling of the western wall of the mosque, two of the three shrines which were converted into mosque, were also exposed to view. The debris filled inside them was removed. The shrine on the southern side has inside it a circular *yonipaTTa* fixed into its floor. The *Sivalinga* above this *yonipaTTa* is missing. The rear wall of this shrine has niches composed of three pilasters and each surmounted by a small pediment of *chaitya* arches. One of the niches contains seated *Uma-Mahevara* on the mount bull and the other contains a donor couple (probably King Siddharaja Jaisingh and his queen). The bearded male (Siddharaja Jaisingh) is shown standing with folded hands in an attitude of supplication. His queen is standing on his left. On the southwestern corner is a small water cistern for storage of water (Plate-XVI).