Deep Jyoti Stambh

Deep Jyoti Stambh or Deep Stambha is a unique piece of Hindu architectural structure, usually found in many Hindu Temples. As the name indicates Deep means Diya and Jyoti means Light and Stambh means a column. Such Stambha are erected outside the temple compound to be illuminated with Diyas, on special occasions.

Deep Stambha at Shanta Durga Temple in Goa. This Stambha has unique architect built like an octagonal tower

Some famous and unique, Deep Stambh in India can be seen at Mahalsa Temple in Ponda in Goa,^[1] Shanta Durga Temple in Goa, Harsidhhi Temple at Ujjain, Tekari Temple at Dewas,^[2] Khandoba Temple at Jejuri, Mangueshi Temple at Mangeshi, to name a few.

Deep Jyoti Stambh at Harsidhhi Temple at Ujjain. This Stambha is built in another unique design.

Three Deep Jyoti Stambha can be seen towering outside the main Khandoba Temple at Jejuri

An illuminated Deepa Stambha on eve of Navaratri at Ujjain.

Majestic seven storied Deepa Stambha at Shree Mangeshi Temple, a Shiva Temple at Mangeshi

Another beautiful view of Deep Jyoti Stambha at Shanta Durga Temple of Fatorpa

A type of Deep Stambh at Hinglajgarh.

References

1. ^ Deep Stambh - Tower of Light
2. ^ Deep Stambh, Tekari