Jaina Monuments Of Orissa

SR No.: 022826
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: R P Mohapatra
Publisher: D K Publications
Publication Year: 1984
Total Pages: 384
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 20 MB

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Survey of Jaina Monuments of Orissa
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A brief account of the Jaina relics preserved in this temple is given below.
1. Rşabha and Mahāvīra (Fig.69)
The figures of Rsabha and Mahāvīra are carved on a common slab with separate lotus pedestals representing bull and lion as their lāñchanas respectively. They are flanked by chauri bearers on the pedestals and flying figures with garlands on the top. Trilinear umbrellas, kevala trees, circular haloes (prabhāmandalas) and cymbals played in hands are also carved along with the figures. The slab in all, measures 0.45m x 0.19m. Two devotees in kneeling pose and folded hands flank the lañchanas of respective Tīrthankaras.
2.
Pārsvanātha (Fig. 70)
It stands on a lotus pedestal in kāyotsarga pose with a canopy of seven hooded snake above head. Coils of the snake are shown at the back. The pedestal containing the Nāgakanyās in folded hands is supported by lions. Chauri bearers and four Tirthankara images in seated position are represented on either sides. Flying Gandharvas with garlands in hands, palms beating cymbals and drum and lotus and champak flowers are noticed on either side at the top. The snake canopy is partially damaged. It measures 0.48m x 0.1 cm.
3. Padmaprabha (Fig. 71)
This figure is kept along with others in the central niche of the inner wall of the Jagamohana. It has been carved standing on a lotus flanked by chauri bearers displaying chauri in one of their hands and resting the other on the thighs. They are standing cross-legged over separate lotus pedestals and decked with rich costumes and ornaments. Upper part of the figure is flanked by representation of lotus flowers, flying figures with garlands cymbals played in hands. The sacred umbrella over head is surmounted by the kevala tree. The figure, carved in a tapering piece of chlorite stone, remarkably match the artistic finish of the sculptures at Khiching. A faint trace of the decorative halo is visible behind head.
4. Pārsvanātha-(kept in the central niche)-Fig. 72
It is carved standing in kayotsarga pose on a lotus pedestal flanked by chauri bearers and eight planets. A canopy of seven hooded snake is found above head. The trilinear umbrella and the kevala tree are found above the snake hood flanked by cymbals and drum played in hands and flying Gandharvas carrying garlands in hands. Nāga devotees with offerings are seen below the pedestal.
5. Pārsvanātha- (kept in the central niche)
This figure is carved standing in Kayotsarga pose on a double petalled lotus pedestal with a canopy of seven hooded snake above head. Chauri bearers stand on