Oriental Scenery/Part 5/Plate 22

by Thomas Daniell and William Daniell

No. XXII.

INTERIOR OF THE TEMPLE OF MANDESWARA, NEAR CHAYNPORE, BAHAR.

The only entrance to this Temple is shewn in Plate XIII. of the present series. The plan of this apartment, being the principal one, is octagonal, with three recesses of a similar form to that by which it is entered. The idol Maha-Deva is placed in the centre on a square platform somewhat elevated, having pillars at each of the angles. The whole is constructed of granite, and in the ancient Hindoo style.

Interior of the Temple of Mandeswara, near Chaynpore, Bahar.