Ashtapad Maha Tirth Part 01

SR No.: 009853
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Rajnikant Shah, Kumarpal Desai
Publisher: USA Jain Center America NY
Publication Year: 2011
Total Pages: 528
Language: Hindi, Sanskrit, Gujarati
Classification: Book_Devnagari
File Size: 178 MB

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Ratna Mandir
Aesthetic Beauty of Shri Chovisi
Name: Rushabhdev
Color: Orange
Stone Name: Calcite Country of Origin: Mexico Weight: 28645 Carats
Size: 11.25" x 8.8" x4.5" The first one of the 24 Tirthankaras "Lord Rishabdev" idol is carved out of an energizing orange Mexican calcite. This luxurious idol stands radiant with the bull chinha on the sinhasan (platform).
Majestic body proportions, harmonious expressions and gold with black accents highlight the idol. This enlightened ascetic attained "nirvana" on the Ashtapad.
Name: Ajitnath
Color: Light Pink
Size: 11.25" x 9" x 4.5"
An alluring baby pink statue of the second Tirthankar, "Lord Ajitnath" idol has innocent eyes, an expressive face, well chiseled hands and feet combined with calm and perfect padmasan posture. The srivatsa symbol on the chest and the elephant chinha on the sinhasan (platform) add divinity to the statue.
Stone Name: Rose Quartz Country of Origin: Brazil Weight: 33025 Carats
Name: Sambhavnath Color: Light Brown
Stone Name: Aventurine Country of Origin: India Weight: 17835 Carats
Size: 9.29" x 7.7" x 3.78" A classic and elegant Pujyaniya statue of "Lord Sambhavnath" in hues of yellow ochre with beautiful accents in gold, red and green - the colors of life and fire. A very calm and serene face with well demarcated features. The horse chinha on the platform signifies the pure soul. Extremely royal looking statue with rich ornamentation lend grandiose to the Tirthankar Idol statue. A luxurious and glamorous piece of art.
Name: Abhinandan
Color: Silver-grey stripes Size: 9" x 7.3" x 3.25"
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Stone Name: Flintstone Country of Origin: Russia Weight: 15430 Carats
Swirled patterns of the Flintstone boulder cut and placed in a beautiful "Lord Abhinandan" idol. Classic body proportions calm and poised facial expressions along with the srivatsa symbol stands out splendidly on the plain torso. The monkey chinha add divinity and serenity to the Tirthankar idol. A brilliant piece of art indeed.