Deep Jyoti Stambha

{{short description|Architectural structure, usually found in Hindu temples, in the form of a column}}

File:Harsiddhi Temple, Deepstambha, Ujjain.jpg

Deep Jyoti Stambh or Deepa Stambha ({{Langx|sa|दीपस्तंभ|translit=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 large and unique deepa stambhas in India can be seen at the Mahalsa Temple in Ponda in Goa,[http://goanarchitecture.blogspot.com/2007/12/deep-stambh-towers-of-light.html Deep Stambh - Tower of Light] Shanta Durga Temple in Goa, Harsidhhi Temple at Ujjain, Tekari Temple at Dewas,{{Cite web |url=http://www.onlinedewas.com/picturegallary.aspx |title=Deep Stambh, Tekari |access-date=2011-06-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110503235805/http://www.onlinedewas.com/picturegallary.aspx |archive-date=2011-05-03 |url-status=dead }} Khandoba Temple at Jejuri, Mangueshi Temple at Mangeshi, Sri Yellamma Renuka temple of Saundatti, Sharana Basaveshwara Temple of Gulbarga, and Banashankari Amma Temple near Badami in Karnataka — to name a few.