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The temple of Trilokinath (1520 AD) Mandi (HP)
At the centre of a group of sculpted stones shrines , the Triloknath temple has a typical Nagari architecture and sculptural artistry. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, inside there is a life-sized stone image of three faced Siva (Trilokinath) with Parvati in his lap and mounted on a bull. Along with the main deity, Idols of Narda and Sharda and many Hindu gods are also worshipped.
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Baijnath Temple. (Baidyanath HP)
The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva in his form as Vaidyanath or the "Lord of Physicians". It has long been a symbol of veneration and a vast number of pilgrims visit this ancient temple the year around. Tantriks and yogis admit that they travel to Baijnath to seek some of the healing powers possessed by Shiva. Incidentally, the water at Baijnath is reputed to possess remarkable digestive properties.
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The Temple is a good example of Nagari style. It consists of a puri or adytum surmounted by a spire and of a mandapa or front hall covered with a low pyramid shaped roof. The adytum, which contains the linga, is entered through a small anteroom with two pillars in antis. In front of the mandapa rises a porch on four columns, the south and north wall of the mandapa are adorned with a balcony window. The four corners are strengthened by means of miniature sikhara temples, each containing two niches with images. Smaller niches are found between the entrance and balcony windows. Images are of goddess Chamunda, Surya the Sun God, Kartikeya, son of Lord Shiva. A life sized stone Nandi, stands at the entrance. In the temple compound there are other auxiliary shrines and various stone carvings.
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