Deep Jyoti Stambha

Deep Jyoti StambhorDeepa Stambha (Sanskrit: दीपस्तंभ, romanized: dīpastambha) is a unique piece of Hindu architectural structure, usually found in Hindu temples. As the name indicates, Deep means "diya" ("oil lamp"), Jyoti means "light," and stambha means "a column." Such stambhas are erected outside the temple compound, to be illuminated with diyas on special occasions. Some famous and unique deepa stambhas in India can be seen at the Mahalsa Temple in PondainGoa,^[1] Shanta Durga TempleinGoa, Harsidhhi Temple at Ujjain, Tekari Temple at Dewas,^[2] Khandoba Temple at Jejuri, Mangueshi TempleatMangeshi, Sri Yellamma Renuka temple of Saundatti, Sharana Basaveshwara TempleofGulbarga, and Banashankari Amma Temple near Badami in Karnataka — to name a few.