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To the countless images on the shikhar and panels of the temple,
the floral patterns, images of animals and mythical features of
gods and Goddesses and demons – all are wonderful to look at.
The interior of the Jagmohan also has beautiful design in which
circular patterns have been drawn and joining these circles
interlacing patterns have also been made. Again images of Gods
and Goddesses are shown in these circles. The outer portion of
the temple is of two storeys over which canopies in the typical
Rajasthani style have been built. Behind the entrance, the
structure of the building is wider and the third portion is
still wider. Every where wherever there is scope, images of
animals of elephants, horses and images of Gods and Goddesses have been encarved. It is a wonderful creation of sculpture and
architecture.
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of Establishment:
A beautifully charming idol of Lord Keshavaraiji is seated in a
posture of Padmasan or lotus like seating position. The idol is
of white stone. The left hand holds a discus while the right
hand holds a conch. On the breast lies vaijayantimala and the
idol is wearing a Janeu which from the left shoulder goes
diagonically to the right side. Initially the pooja of the
temple was performed in accordance with the tradition of Ramanuj
Sampradaya, but in due course of time, this was replaced by a
pooja in accordance with Pushtimargiya tradition. The Pujari of
the temple attains priesthood rights by hereditary lineage.
The temple stands on a strong base of a very big platform. The
grand and imposing temple has beautiful entrance in the typical
style of architecture adopted for the main gates of the temples
of medieval times. The walls have an elaborate carving work and
images of various Gods and Goddesses have been incurved. The
pyramid shaped very high shikhar is built something like in South
Indian style. On the shikhar itself images of Gods and Goddesses
nymphs and fairies, Yakshas and Yandarvas have been incurved.
There appeared to be four story's of the Shikhar. Because inf
every story there is a shrine like projection on the frontage
within which images of Gods and Goddesses have been incurved.
The uppermost portion, tapers off and on the top there is a
Kalash. This shikhar is on the sanctum sanctorum. The shikhar on
the Jagmohan is in the round shape. What makes the temple
magnificent and artistically rich is the immaculate sculpture
and architecture.
The temple stands by the side of the bank of Chambal. Thus it
gathers a special importance.
Surprisingly there are no dharmshalas around the temple
for the convenience of the visitors. The temple should be
brought on the world map of tourism. The surroundings of the
temple are also to be developed. This heritage temple is one of
the lest specimens of medieval architecture and sculpture . It
must be lovingly preserved.