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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consecrated by Shyamacharya, the pupil of Yasobhadra of the Sunderakgachchha. It also seems likely that the temple was originally a Digambar temple. But after the 12th century A. D., the Shvetambars were in possession of it. Recently during repairs, when the superimposed layers of the white wash were cleared, some nude figures engraved on the lintel of the side temples were discovered. 25 In V. E. 1431 (1374 A. D.) a grand celebration 25A was arranged under the supervision of the Kharatargachchha in the temple of Kareda. An inscription of V. E. 1326 (1269 A. D.) found at Sewadi26 records that a certain sum was donated from the Mandipika of Nadol for the maintenance of this temple, According to the Gurvavali,27 one Pethad Kumar constructed a temple in this town. His son Jhanjhan began to renovate an old temple with the intention of raising its height to seven storeys. But only three storeys could be completed. Its Gudh-Mandap houses an image of Parshwanath made of black marble with an inscription of V. E. 1656 (1599 A.D.) which informs us that the temple was renovated again in that year. During the reign of Maharana Sarupsingh massive repairs were undertaken once more. Renovation had to be repeated again in 1977–78.
Devakulapatak :
Devakulapatak is situated about 18 miles from Udaipur. It was an important site during medieval times. There are, presently, 4 important Jain temples. One is situated outside the town and is quite interesting. Its plan is a little different from the usual Shvetambar Jain temples. The other temples are quite plain. Several inscriptions ranging from V. E. 1460 (1403 A.D.) to 1510 (1453 A.D.) have been found in this town. It seems that during the period ranging from the reigns of Maharana Kheta to Sanga, a number of Jain Shresthis made the place their home. A temple28
25. Author's note published in the Vir-vani Jaipur, 25A. Jin Vijay–Vijnapti-Lekh-Sangrah (SJGM) pp. 12-14. 26. Jin-Vijay No. 330-History of Mewar by the author p. 86. 27. Jain Tirth Sarva Sangrah Vol. II p. 344. 28. Vijaydharma Suri--Devakulapatak. (Bhavnagar 1935).