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________________ 7'-0" X 6'-0". The roof of cell is flat and height of the cells is 3'-6". The size of entryway verandah is 10'-0" X 4'-0" and height is 62-3”. Cave 12: Singh Gumpha Temple Type - Cave Plate Number: - V Architectural features Singh Gumpha is a small cave temple. Its entrance is shaped like some animal's head and entrance door is look like the animal's throat. The entrance is decorated with domed elements. Some inscriptions are also there which talk about this cave which belongs to the city of Judge Sabhuti. The size of cell is varying from 8'-0" X 7'-0". The roof of cell is flat and height of the cells is 3'-6". Cave 13: Sarpa Gumpha Temple Type - Cave Plate Number: - V Architectural features Sarpa Gumpha is a small cave, which is unusual and decorated on the upper side of the entrance. It names 'sarpana' because 'sarpa' mean snake. There are two inscriptions found in this cave. The sizes of cells are varying from 8'-0" X 8'-O”. The roof of cell is flat and height of the cells is 3'-6". Cave 14: Hathi Gumpha Temple Type - Cave Plate Number: - VI Architectural features Hathi Gumpha is a great history and records of king Kharavelaa's empire. It has a natural artificial structure like columns of verandah. There is an inscription in this cave. Apart from this, there are lots of symbols and foot idols drawn on this cave. There is a hollowed boulder with entrance doors and windows in the front of Hathi Gumpha. The sizes of cells are varying from 15'-0" X 8'-0" to 62-0" X 6'-0". The roof of cell is flat and height of the cell is 3'-6". The entryway of these caves are natural topography. 113
SR No.034443
Book TitleCritical Analysis of Jain Architecture in Bihar Region and its Influence on Regional Architecture
Original Sutra AuthorN/A
AuthorRavish Kumar
PublisherDepartment of Architecture National Institute of Technology Patna
Publication Year2018
Total Pages359
LanguageEnglish
ClassificationBook_English
File Size31 MB
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