The Udayeśvara Temple, Udayapur: architecture and iconography of an 11th century temple in central India

This study is the first to analyse the complex iconographic programme of the temple. Despite first impressions of conformity to the iconography of the time, various unusual iconographic features are striking, as is the importance given to certain forms. Moreover, exploration of the relationship between the figures reveals that the iconographic programme results from a refined elaboration aiming to accompany the devotees in their worship.