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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pedestal prominently display their manes. A portion of the slab from the top containing the flying figure with garlands is damaged and missing. It measures 0.48m x 0.30m x 0.9m.
The first image of Pārsvanātha from Jamuda (D.M.11) (Fig.135) though damaged severely in various parts, displays the usual features of the Tirthankara. It is conceived in meditative attitude on a pedestal supported by two lions in fornt. A canopy of seven hooded snake is found above head. Padmavati, his Sāsanadevi is depicted below pedestal in padmasana pose on a separate double petalled lotus pedestal. She has four hands but the attributes displayed in her hands are indistinct. A canopy of three hooded snake is found over her head. Among other features we notice a circular halo behind head, kevala tree, trilinear umbrella, elephants, flying figures with garlands, chauri bearers and devotees in folded hands are all carved around the Tirthankara. A portion from the right containing the leg, the halo and the flying figure is damaged. The entire slab measures 0.60m X 0.32m x 0.15m.
The second Pārsvanātha image from this place is carved standing in käyotsarga pose on a plain pedestal. A canopy of seven hooded snake is found over head, the coils of which are gathered behind the Tirthankara. Among other items we notice the conventional chauri bearers, kevala tree, umbrella, flying figures with garlands and devotees in kneeling position and folded hands are all depicted along with the Tirthankara. Face of the figure is damaged partially. It measures including the pedestal some 0.32mX 0.20m x 0.8m.
The lone figure of Mahāvira from Jamunda (Fig.136) is conceived seated in yogasana pose on a pedestal supported by two spirited lions in front. His lāñchana lion, is depicted in the pedestal below which Sidhāyika, the Sāsanadevi of Mahāyira is found depicted in four hands displaying in her upper two hands the attributes of parašu and a mace like object and varada mudra in the lower ones. She is flanked by a male and a female devotee in the right and left sides respectively. The other features of this Mahāvira image consist of a halo formed of multipetalled lotus designs enclosed by beaded borders, chauri bearers, trefoiled umbrella, kevala tree, torana, attached with elephant heads, flying, figures with garlands and elephants, at top corners. The entire slab measures 0.80m x 0.38m X 0.14m.
Thet last figure of the series is attributed to a Jaina Tirthankara whose identification is difficult at this stage. It is displayed under the caption as Padmaprabha. The Tirtharkara is designed seated in meditative attitude on a pedestal supported by two lions below which his Sasanadevi with four hands is depicted in Padmāsana. A human figure carved lying at the place where the conventional lāñchana is normally to be found, a rare occurrence. The other features available with this image consist of the circular halo formed of lotus petals and beaded chains, kevala tree, chauri bearers, and flying figures with garlands in hands. A series of beads also depicted in a row in front of the lion throne. The slab along with pedestal measures 0.33m x 0.20m x 0.9m.
Two Jaina Tirthańkara images, apart from the upper parts of two pillars containing standing human figures with swords raised in their hands, were collected from Kamta, a place rich in Jaina antiquities of Koraput district.