Critical Analysis of Jain Architecture in Bihar Region and its Influence on Regional Architecture

SR No.: 034443
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Ravish Kumar
Publisher: Department of Architecture National Institute of Technology Patna
Publication Year: 2018
Total Pages: 359
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 31 MB

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Plan form
Most of the Jain caves as shown in the above chart have a rectangular plan. Twelve out of fourteen caves are rectangular in plan. Khandgiri Gumpha and Ekadashi Gumpha have square plans.
Square Plan
14%
Rectangular Plan
86%
Figure: 6.10-Plan form in Khandgiri Caves. Source: (Author)
Number of cells
No. of cells in Khandgiri Caves
Ekadashi Gumpha
Cave 13
Lalita Gumpha
Lalatendukesari Gumpha
Ambika Gumpha
Trusula Gumpha
Barabhuji Gumpha Navamuni Gumpha
Dhyana Gumpha Khandagiri Gumpha
Tentuli Gumpha
Ananta Gumpha Tatowa Gumpha-2 Tatowa Gumpha-1
2
Number of Cells
Figure: 6.11 - Number of cell in Khandgiri Caves. Source: (Author)
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