Nagda Temple
Nagda is an ancient city in Rajasthan near udaipur. It is famous for its temple ruins from the 10th Century. Nagda was once the capital of the kingdom of Mewar and was destroyed by Muslim invaders of the Mughal dynasty almost complete. What remains are the 2 in the 10th Century built shrines Sas-Bahu (Hindi: Mother-daughter) who were once part of an extensive urban complex. Formerly known as Nagahrida or Nagadraha she was in the 6th Century by Nagaditya founded by Guhilot.
The two temples have a portico with a pyramidal structure, access to an open pillared hall (mandapa) provided with lateral projections. The partially destroyed decorative figures on the outer and inner walls provided an insight into the Hindu architecture. The porticoes are adorned with friezes, groups of figures, floral motifs and miniature reproductions of buildings. Due to the delicate carvings seem the two temples, such as jewelry box.
The goal (Toran) shows reliefs of sky girls (surasundaris) and bell-cord subjects. The bell is also an important ritual device that is struck at the beginning of prayer. The bell shape is derived from the lotus bud, symbolizing the female principle, the womb of nature, from which life unfolds.
