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4.6.3.8 Bisram, Dhanupura, Ara
Historical Background
The name 'Bisram' in Hindi, translates to 'rest'. During the travel of Sri Mahvir seeked rest here, in the village. There are two temples dedicated to Sri Adi Nath and Sri Mahavir. In addition, one Bahubali statue and one manastambha infront the statue is present.
Sri Jain Bala Bisram
This first Jain institution for promotion of female education in India was founded in 1921 by Pandita Chanda Baiji, aunt of Late Sri Nirma Kumar Jain, at Dhanupura, two miles east of the town. Its teaching is based on religion and the ideals of Indian womanhood.
Situated in a compound amidst natural surroundings, the institution is in the lap of nature and has won appreciation from one and all. It has quite a few units within its campus, and they include Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, and School of Arts and Crafts.
4.6.3.8.1 Sri Jain Bala Temple and Manasthambha, Bisram
Location: Ara Town
Date of Construction : 1955's
Temple Type-Bahubali Satue and Manastambha
Plate Number: - XXXI
Architectural Features of the Temple
This temple stands in the compound of Jain Bala Bishram. The statue is 15 feet high in a single white Jaipur marble stone. It stands over an artificial mountain amidst beautiful natural surroundings. It is a replica of the famous 57-feet-high ancient image of Bahubli Swami, the illustrious son of the first Jain Tirthankar Lord Rishabhadev, which is established at Shravanabelagola in Karnataka. The size of garbhagriha is 10'-0" x 14"0" with height of 27'-0". The top of the temple has chhatri style dome. A twenty-four feet high manasthambha was also built by Pandita Chanda Baiji on the campus.
4.6.3.8.2 Sri Adinath Digamber Jain Temple, Dhanupura
Location: Ara Town
Date of Construction : 1870's
Temple Type - Bahubali Satue and Manastambha
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