Jain Inscriptions of Rajasthan

SR No.: 001596
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Ramvallabh Somani
Publisher: Rajasthan Prakrit Bharti Sansthan Jaipur
Publication Year: 1982
Total Pages: 350
Language: English
Classification: Book_English, Art, & History
File Size: 17 MB

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V.E. 1017 (960 A.D.). The Toran41 was added in V.E. 1168 (1111 A.D.) by Shresthi Mahaditya, as is recorded in another inscription. In V.E. 1203 (1146 A.D.) two Kayotsarga images of Shantinath and Neminath were consecrated by Mahendra Suri. In the same year 10 drammas were donated for the expenses on flowers (Nechakas) used during service. This temple is built on a distinct unique plan. The Garbh-Griha is surrounded by three other smaller shrines. According to an inscription this portion was completed during the reign of Maharana Kumbha in V.E. 1505 (1448 A.D.). An icon42 was set up in that year, which was consecrated by Shanti Suri of Nanakiya gachchha. The Parikar of this icon is noteworthy and has an inscription dated V.E. 1506. During the reign of Mabarana Amarsingh of Mewar, Mehta Narayan43 made some donations to the temple in V.E. 1659 (1602 A.D.).
Rata Mahavir temple :
The 'Rata-Mahavir' temple is situated at a distance of one mile from Hatundi. At present the site of the temple is desolate with no habitation near by. This temple site is marked off by a boundary wall. The design of the temple is quite simple and unassuming Its importance lies in its antiquity. Looking to the large number of dismembered architectural pieces lying on the spot, it can be surmised that there were once a number of temples standing on the site. The temple mentioned44 in the inscriptions of V.E. 972, 996 and 1053 was perhaps destroyed by some invading forces. It is believed that its renovation was undertaken in 1299 (1242 A.D.), wben the Shikhar, Alak etc. were repaired under the instructions of Purnachandra. Probably the icon known as the “Rata-Mahavir' was also installed44A at that time. If this assumption is correct,
41. ibid No. 342, 343, 344. 42. Yatindra Vihar II p. 34-35. 43. Abu V No. 362. 44. E. I. Vol. X pp. 10-18/Jin Vijay No. 318. 44A. Lavanya-Samay in the Tirthmala states that this temple was got cons
tructed by Bal bhadra Suri (Yatindra Vihar II p. 38).