Garbhagriha

Glossary

Literally translating to “womb chamber,” it is the innermost sanctuary in Jain, Buddhist and Hindu temples, within which the idol or image of the temple deity is located and worshipped. It is usually designed with only one entrance, which faces east towards the sun, and may include an ambulatory path around the deity.

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Garbhagriha%newline%Literally translating to "womb chamber," it is the innermost sanctuary in Jain, Buddhist and Hindu temples, within which the idol or image of the temple deity is located and worshipped. It is usually designed with only one entrance, which faces east towards the sun, and may include an ambulatory path around the deity.

Chicago	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. “Garbhagriha”. Accessed April 4, 2025. https://mapacademy2023.redstart.dev/glossary/garbhagriha/
MLA	“Garbhagriha.” MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. https://mapacademy2023.redstart.dev/glossary/garbhagriha/. Accessed 4, April, 2025.
Harvard	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. (2022) Garbhagriha. [Online]. Available at: https://mapacademy2023.redstart.dev/glossary/garbhagriha/. (Accessed: 4, April, 2025)