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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Jaina Monuments of Orissa
and missing. But the halo in circular form, the kevala tree and the sacred umbrella are all visible along side the figure at the top. The hairs on his head are arranged in jață of which a few strands seen rolling on the shoulders.
The image of Mahāvira (Fig. 127) from B. Singpur is carved seated in yogāsana pose on a throne supported by lions below which Sidhāyikā, the Sasanadevi seated on lotus pedestal is depicted holding parašu and khadga in her upper and displaying varadamudrā in the lower two hands. Lion, the lañchana of Mahāvīra is carved in the pedestal. The Yaksa to the right is shown with Dharma chakra whereas the female devotee to the left is kneeling with folded hands. The two chauri bearers are noticed on the sides of the Tirthankara. Kevala tree surmounting the trilinear umbrella, halo profusely decorated with lotus petals and beaded borders, flying figures with garlands and elephants are all carved in the upper part of the figure. Hairs on his head are arranged in curled locks. The makara torana motif is faintly traced above the chauri bearers. Face and right hand of the Tirthankara are damaged. A portion from the top containing the representation of elephant and flying figure of the right side is also damaged and missing. It measures 0.54m x 0.32m x 0.12m.
The lower part of the image of Ajitanātha (D.M. 6) carved seated on a pedestal supported by lions is found along the hoard of Jaina sculptures from B. Singpur. Below the pedestal is seen his Sāsanadevi displaying attributes in six of her hands and flanked by a series of devotees seated in cross legs and kneeling position. Chauri bearers on either sides of the Tirthankara are partially visible. The fragment measures some 0.35m x 0.35m x 0.16m.
The image of Pārsvanātha (Fig. 128) of the series (D.M. 10) is carved seated in meditative attitude on a plain pedestal. A canopy of seven hooded snake is found over his head. The other common attributes of a Tirthankara are also envisaged in this figure. Face of the figure is partially damaged. It measures 0.25 m X 0.15m x 0.10m.
Some five figures from the hoard are named Tirthankaras in view of the fact, that the lanchanas below or above their pedestals are either damaged or not carved at all. In some cases they are found in fragments only.
The first of the set is standing on a lotus pedestal with mutilated hands, legs and face. The conventional lāñchana of the Tīrthankara is missing. Devotees in kneeling pose and folded hands are found in the pedestal. The chauri bearers, three tiered umbrella, kevala tree, flying Gandharvas with garlands in hands, elephants and a decorative oval halo are all envisaged along with the Tirthankara. The other noteworthy feature of this image is the depiction of Gajasimha motifs below which also seated devotees are found at the back. It measures 1.38m x 0.60m X 0.25m.
The next fragment (D.M. 15) of a Jaina image is found depicted the head of the flying figure and an elephant with its rider evidently forming the upper part of Tirthankara. The piece measures 0.17m x 0.12m x 0.10m.