Deep Jyoti Stambh

Deep Jyoti Stambh or Deepa Stambha is a unique piece of Hindu architectural structure, usually found in Hindu temples. As the name indicates, Deep means diya (oil lamp) and Jyoti means Light and Stambh means a column. Such Stambha are erected outside the temple compound to be illuminated with Diyas, on special occasions. Some famous and unique, Deep Stambh in India can be seen at Mahalsa Temple in Ponda in Goa,[1] Shanta Durga Temple in Goa, Harsidhhi Temple at Ujjain, Tekari Temple at Dewas,[2] Khandoba Temple at Jejuri, Mangueshi Temple at Mangeshi, Sri Yellamma Renuka temple of Saundatti, Sharana Basaveshwara Temple of Gulbarga , Banashankari Amma Temple near Badami in Karnataka to name a few.

References

  1. Deep Stambh - Tower of Light
  2. "Deep Stambh, Tekari". Archived from the original on 2011-05-03. Retrieved 2011-06-02.
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