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'''Kirti Toran''' are two '']'' (ornamental gateways) located in ] in ], ], India. Built in the 12th-century, they are examples of ]. | '''Kirti Toran''' are two '']'' (ornamental gateways) located in ] in ], ], India. Built in the 12th-century, they are examples of ]. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
The two toranas belong to the 12th-century are located just north of the walled town. They stand on the bank of the Sharmistha Lake.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite journal |last=Sen |first=Shushmita |last2=Lakhani |first2=Sunita J. |date= |title=Toran Architecture of Gujarat |url=https://www.academia.edu/22423848 |journal=Journal of the Oriental Institute |publisher=Department of Archaeology & Ancient History Faculty of Arts, The ] |volume=LXI |issue=1-2 (Sept 2009 –Dec 2009) |pages=85-103 |issn=0030-5324 |via=academia.edu}}</ref> The one to the east is in better condition and has been used as a symbol of Gujarat in recent times. Initially, one ''torana'' was intact while the other was ruined. The ruined one was re-erected in 2007 by the ] (ASI).<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> The ''toranas'' might have served as an entrance to a large temple complex, but no remains of such have been found till date.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kirti Toran |url=https://www.gujarattourism.com/north-zone/mehsana/kirti-toran--vadnagar.html |access-date=18 January 2024 |website=Gujarat Tourism}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> It is the Monument of National Importance protected by the ASI. | The two toranas belong to the 12th-century are located just north of the walled town. They stand on the bank of the Sharmistha Lake.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite journal |last=Sen |first=Shushmita |last2=Lakhani |first2=Sunita J. |date= |title=Toran Architecture of Gujarat |url=https://www.academia.edu/22423848 |journal=Journal of the Oriental Institute |publisher=Department of Archaeology & Ancient History Faculty of Arts, The ] |volume=LXI |issue=1-2 (Sept 2009 –Dec 2009) |pages=85-103 |issn=0030-5324 |via=academia.edu}}</ref> The one to the east is in better condition and has been used as a symbol of Gujarat in recent times. Initially, one ''torana'' was intact while the other was ruined. The ruined one was re-erected in 2007 by the ] (ASI).<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> The ''toranas'' might have served as an entrance to a large temple complex, but no remains of such have been found till date.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kirti Toran |url=https://www.gujarattourism.com/north-zone/mehsana/kirti-toran--vadnagar.html |access-date=18 January 2024 |website=Gujarat Tourism}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> It is the Monument of National Importance protected by the ASI.<ref>{{Cite web |title=List of State Protected Monuments of Archaeology Department |script-title=gu:પુરાતત્વ ખાતાના રાજ્ય રક્ષિત સ્મારકોની યાદી |url=http://www.sycd.gujarat.gov.in/writereaddata/Portal/Images/pdf/List-of-monument.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427193421/http://www.sycd.gujarat.gov.in/writereaddata/Portal/Images/pdf/List-of-monument.pdf |archive-date=2017-04-27 |access-date=2024-10-27 |publisher=Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat}}</ref> | ||
The ''torana''s were known as ''Narsinh Mehta's Chauri'' and was legendarily attributed to 15th century Gujarati poet ]. | |||
== Architecture == | == Architecture == | ||
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The ], a pair of columns supporting an arch, about {{convert|40|ft}} tall, built in red and yellow ]. Both of them face the east with few houses in between them now. They are among the few surviving examples of the entrance gates, once a regular feature of the ] in the ] (]). The carving style of them is similar to the ] at ]. Perhaps erected after a war victory, the architecture is embellished with carvings of battle and hunting scenes. Their pillars and arches are decorated with ] at the base and geometric and floral designs (i.e., leaves, creepers and lotus), animal motifs, human figures engaged in various activities, and divine figures in different poses. The top bears an image of a seated god ] flanked by ] and ] (a ]), from which spring arches. A number of standing female figures also ornament the top.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=2007-03-15 |title=ASI erects ancient Vadnagar gate |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/asi-erects-ancient-vadnagar-gate/articleshow/1764379.cms |access-date=2023-10-16 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> | The ], a pair of columns supporting an arch, about {{convert|40|ft}} tall, built in red and yellow ]. Both of them face the east with few houses in between them now. They are among the few surviving examples of the entrance gates, once a regular feature of the ] in the ] (]). The carving style of them is similar to the pillars of the ] at ] and the ], suggesting they belong to the same period. Perhaps erected after a war victory, the architecture is embellished with carvings of battle and hunting scenes. Their pillars and arches are decorated with ] at the base and geometric and floral designs (i.e., leaves, creepers and lotus), animal motifs, human figures engaged in various activities, and divine figures in different poses. The pillars feature elements like the Padma, Kani, ]<nowiki/>s, Gajathara, Narathara, and sculptured ]. The pillar capitals have pointed, carved leaves and support griffins and semi-circular arches. The top bears an image of a seated god ] flanked by ] and ] (a ]), from which spring arches. A number of standing female figures also ornament the top.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=2007-03-15 |title=ASI erects ancient Vadnagar gate |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/asi-erects-ancient-vadnagar-gate/articleshow/1764379.cms |access-date=2023-10-16 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:59, 21 January 2025
Gateway in Vadnagar, Gujarat, IndiaKirti Toran | |
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The east Torana with parts of another visible in background | |
General information | |
Architectural style | Māru-Gurjara architecture (Chaulukya) |
Location | Vadnagar, Mehsana district, Gujarat |
Country | India |
Coordinates | 23°47′27″N 72°38′32″E / 23.7908°N 72.6422°E / 23.7908; 72.6422 |
Technical details | |
Material | Red yellow sandstone |
Designations | ASI Monument of National Importance (N-GJ-156) |
Kirti Toran are two torana (ornamental gateways) located in Vadnagar in Mehsana district, Gujarat, India. Built in the 12th-century, they are examples of Maru-Gurjara architecture.
History
The two toranas belong to the 12th-century are located just north of the walled town. They stand on the bank of the Sharmistha Lake. The one to the east is in better condition and has been used as a symbol of Gujarat in recent times. Initially, one torana was intact while the other was ruined. The ruined one was re-erected in 2007 by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The toranas might have served as an entrance to a large temple complex, but no remains of such have been found till date. It is the Monument of National Importance protected by the ASI.
The toranas were known as Narsinh Mehta's Chauri and was legendarily attributed to 15th century Gujarati poet Narsinh Mehta.
Architecture
The toranas, a pair of columns supporting an arch, about 40 feet (12 m) tall, built in red and yellow sandstone. Both of them face the east with few houses in between them now. They are among the few surviving examples of the entrance gates, once a regular feature of the architecture of Gujarat in the Solanki period (Māru-Gurjara architecture). The carving style of them is similar to the pillars of the Rudra Mahalaya Temple at Siddhpur and the Modhera Sun temple, suggesting they belong to the same period. Perhaps erected after a war victory, the architecture is embellished with carvings of battle and hunting scenes. Their pillars and arches are decorated with lozenges at the base and geometric and floral designs (i.e., leaves, creepers and lotus), animal motifs, human figures engaged in various activities, and divine figures in different poses. The pillars feature elements like the Padma, Kani, Kirtimukhas, Gajathara, Narathara, and sculptured Kumbhi. The pillar capitals have pointed, carved leaves and support griffins and semi-circular arches. The top bears an image of a seated god Kartikeya flanked by Ganesh and Makara (a griffin), from which spring arches. A number of standing female figures also ornament the top.
See also
References
- ^ "ASI erects ancient Vadnagar gate". The Times of India. 2007-03-15. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ Sen, Shushmita; Lakhani, Sunita J. "Toran Architecture of Gujarat". Journal of the Oriental Institute. LXI (1-2 (Sept 2009 –Dec 2009)). Department of Archaeology & Ancient History Faculty of Arts, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda: 85–103. ISSN 0030-5324 – via academia.edu.
- "Kirti Toran". Gujarat Tourism. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- "List of State Protected Monuments of Archaeology Department" પુરાતત્વ ખાતાના રાજ્ય રક્ષિત સ્મારકોની યાદી (PDF). Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-04-27. Retrieved 2024-10-27.