Khamb Baba (Heliodoras Pillar)
Description
This pillar was setup as a Garuda dhwaja in honour of God Vasudeva. This pillar is known as Khambaba, the pillar erected by Heliodorous, a Greek Ambassador. It is made of quartzite sandstone of pinkish brown colour. The pillar has two parts viz. The shaft and the capital each of which is monolith. the shaft is circular towards the top and its lowest section is octagonal. Each of its faces is adorned with a half lotus design within an arched border and a bunch of petals between.
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Besnagar | Vidisha | Vidisha | M.P. |
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