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
The first piece of sculpture from Kamata is the bust of Tirthankara. The lower part of this figure is damaged and missing. Among other features it displays the circular halo, lotus petals enclosed by beaded borders, chauri bearers, kevala tree, umbrella, elephant and flying figures with garlands. Flying figures and elephant of the left side are damaged and missing. The available portion of the image measures 0.32m x 0.34m x 0.8m.
The other sculpture of Kamta is identified with Rşabhanātha (Fig.137). The Tirthankara is conceived scated in yogasana pose on a plain pedestal supported by Gajasivi has in fornt corner. His lanchana, bull, is visible over the pedestal and just below the bull, a series of six devotees are seated in a row. Below the pedestal, Chakreśvari, mounted on Garuda and displaying various attributes in her ten hands is found depicted. The attributes are, however not very much distinct. Yaksa Gomukha and a group of other devotees in kneeling posture and folded hands are found depicted around the pedestal. The eliptical halo behind head is profusely decorated with beads, lotus petals and other floral designs. Decorative trilinear umbrella, kevala tree, flying figures with garlands and mounted elephants are all envisaged at the top. A torana fitted with makara heads, series of Ganaharvas and Kinnaras playing with musical instruments and devotees in folded hands are carved in the vacant space over the two chauri bearers. The face of the Tirthankara is partially damaged. Including the pedestal it measures 0.90m x 0.50m x 0.23m.