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Surimantra Pata
Surimantra also known as Pancha Namaskara Mahamantra is generally worshipped by monks who aim at attaining the spiritual heights of Gautamaswami one of the main disciples of Lord Mahavira. Therefore Gautamaswami occupies the central position in the whole mandala.
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It is a big lotus mandala encircled by a panel of 24 Tirthankaras. On top of this circle is the sacred syllable Hrim. Immediately below that panel are 16 petals containing different mantras.
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