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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motifs fill up the vacant space along side the Tirthankara. The chaur bearers are damaged in their hands. A portion from the right of the slab containing the flying figure and front part of the umbrella are damaged and missing, legs including the fingers of the Tirthankara image appears to be disproportionate in representation of anatomical features. Including the pedestal, it measures 0.60mx 0.32m x 0.15m.
The second image of Rsabhanatha (D.M. 14) (Fig. 125) from this place seated in yogasana pose broadly displays the features of the first described above except, however, in the representation of elephants, music produced through instruments, decorative ornaments on the body of the chauri bearers, flying figures, and attributes in hands of the Sasanadevi, Chakreswari seated on Garuda. Yaksha Gomukha and devotees are carved in the pedestal along with his lachana the bull. The figure is damaged at the face and measures including the pedestal 0.58m x 0.28mx0.10m. The kevala tree, trilinear umbrella, oval halo behind head, lion throne, hairs over head in jață are all available along with the image.
The third figure of Rsabhanatha of B. Singpur (D.M. 25) is also found seated in yogasana pose on a throne supported by spirited lions, the heads of whom are severely damaged. His Sasanadevt, Chakreśvart in four hands found below the lion throne. Bull, as lanchana of the Tirthankara is not traceable in the pedestal nor the figure of Gomukha. Hairs on the head of the Tirthankara are arranged in jata of which few rolls seen over the shoulders. The halo decorated in a series of lotus flowers is carved in circular form. Flying figures with trilinear umbrella, chauri bearers and devotees in folded hands are all envisaged along with the Tirthankara. It measures 0.40m x 0.50m x0.10m and damaged in the face.
The fourth Rsabhanätha image (D.M. 36) carved standing in kayotsarga pose on a lotus pedestal flanked by chauri bearers. His lanchana, bull is not visible in the pedestal but the matted locks of hair running over the shoulders, the other mark of cognizance of all Ṛsabhanatha figures are distinctly visible. On the two sides of the pedestal are depicted male and female devotees. The circular halo behind head of Tirthankara is decorated with lotus petals. The kerala tree, trilinear umbrella, and flying Gandharvas with garlands in hand are badly disfigured. This piece measures 0.57mx 0.30mx 0.9m.
The fifth Rsabhanatha image from B. Singpur (D.M.64) (Fig. 126) is crudely finished and devoid of the significant features of a Jaina Tirthankara. It is carved seated in meditative pose on a pedestal. Bull, its lanchana, is depicted in the pedestal. Hairs on the head of the Tirthankara are arranged in matted locks, a few strands of which seen falling on the shoulders. The chauri bearers, kevala tree, umbrella, flying figures, devotees, Sasanadevt, etc. are not envisaged in this figure. Face of the image is partially damaged. It measures 0.72m X 0.44m x 0.20m and shows disproportionate anatomical features.
The last one, of the group of six Rṣabhanatha figures, (D.M. 12/47) is available in its upper parts only. The lower part from the knee including the pedestal is damaged