Universität Bonn

Abteilung für Asiatische und Islamische Kunstgeschichte

Hallur

Digambara Jaina Temple


The Digambara Jaina Temple at Hallur dates from the second half of the seventh century CE and consists of a sanctum preceded by a large closed hall. The additional sanctum located on the forst floor level is today empty. It is significant that after its conversion to Vira-Śaivaism, only the lower shrine of the temple was fitted with a Śaiva icon, a liṅga, and that the new Liṅgāyat owners of the sacred structure did not continue to use the raised shrine for ritual purposes

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View from the southeast © Julia A.B. Hegewald
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View towards the shrine © Julia A.B. Hegewald
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Roof shrine © Julia A.B. Hegewald
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