KVPT’s Patan Darbar Earthquake Response Campaign - Work to Date - September 2016

Harishankara Temple
Four of twenty-four struts supporting
the lower roof. One- and tripleheaded
representations of Vishnu
reveal their Śaiva association by the
depiction of the mounts of Bhairava
which frame the lotus throne.
The lower registers feature scenes
that demonstrate what happens to
evil-doers, sinners who will face
punishment (pāpdharma).
West, from south to north (right to
left): (5) Yama's messenger causes
bee to bite the one who has left
his practiced dharma; (6) Yama's
messenger causes a snake to bite the
one who damages ponds, dams and
the like.
Location of nos. 7 to 8 still to be
ascertained
Photographs Ashesh Rajbansh,
August 30, 2016
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