| Temples & Legends Of Somanatha |
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DESCRIPTIONS OF THE CUTTINGS |
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III. -Phase III represents the enlarged temple of Kumuarapala and its subsequent repairs.
The width of the mandapa was extended to 74 feet and both on the south and the north
stepped entrances were provided. Each of these measures 6 feet 5 inches wide. In the extension filling of this temple were seen sculptured images
sometimes also upturned ceiling-stone pieces and many other carved stones. It appears that
whatever rough and ready material was at hand, they utilised it for their purpose. The
mandapa was built in the typical post-11th century architecture of Gujarat. But as is
customary, the floor-level inside the mandapa was not in level with the top of the
narthara. |
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