Guest guest Posted August 13, 2003 Report Share Posted August 13, 2003 I was wondering if there is some good discussion on evolution of the amalaka (which looks like a ribbed disc) in a temple. When did amalaka first appear? What is its structural significance? In some early structures like the 7th century Galaganatha temple at Pattadakal show a somewhat spherical amalaka that indeed looks like the amalaka fruit. Yashwant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2003 Report Share Posted August 15, 2003 INDOLOGY, "ymalaiya" <ymalaiya> wrote: > I was wondering if there is some good discussion on evolution of the > amalaka (which looks like a ribbed disc) in a temple. > > When did amalaka first appear? What is its structural significance? > > In some early structures like the 7th century Galaganatha temple at > Pattadakal show a somewhat spherical amalaka that indeed looks like > the amalaka fruit. The amalaka is a watery ribbed fruit resembling a water-filled kalasham. So, on top of the vimanam to place a water-pot or its near equivalent, amalaka fruit, I think. Also, once in 12 years, the temple towers are given kumbaabhishekam. Regards, N. Ganesan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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