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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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth
Aesthetic Beauty of Shri Chovisi
Name: Vimalnath Color: Salmon & white Size: 7.25" x 5.5" x 2.75"
Stone Name: Maukite Country: USA Weight: 8100 Carats
Placid and composed expressions are the highlights of this beautiful salmon shaded siltstone, Maukite. Exquisite craftsmanship has brought out the lustrous and mesmerizing "Lord Vimalnath" statue. Perfect posture in padmasan , well chiseled hands and feet, gold accents together with the boar on the Sinhasan platform make this a connoisseur's piece.
Name: Anantnath Color: Gold & Black Size: 7.36" x 5.7" x 2.83"
Stone Name: Tiger's Eye Country: South Africa Weight: 8848 Carats
An outstanding example of gold yellow on the deep colored body highlights "Lord Anantnath" idol made of Tiger Eye. Fine craftsmanship can be seen in the fine facial features and overall balance of the body. The hawk chinha identifies the Tirthankar along with the golden accents add a touch of ornamentation to the idol.
Name: Dharmanath Color: Dark Pink Size: 5.25" x 4" x 2"
Stone Name: Ruby Country: Kenya Weight: 4095 Carats
A classic "Lord Dharmanath" idol in the undisputed ruler of the gemstone world, Ruby. An elevated sinhasan platform with the srivatsa symbol on the chest, finely chiseled features and Vajra (thunderbolt) chinha make this a fine piece of art. An epitome of beauty carved by the lapidary in the fascinating gemstone of love, passion and power.
Name: Shantinath Color: Blackish Blue Size: 5.04" x 4.1" x 2.01"
Stone Name: Sapphire Country: India Weight: 4135 Carats
A magnificent "Lord Shantinath" idol is the ultimate colors of truth, nobility and serenity. Intense, mesmerizing features and eyes combined with the perfect padmasan posture add to the divinity and beauty of this statue. An exceptional deep shade of blue has been carved luxuriously in a fine piece of art. The deer symbol adds grace to the statue.
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