________________
CHAPTER 7
Influence of Jain Architecture on Traditional Architecture in
Bihar region
7.1 INTRODUCTION
The Jain Art and Architecture like decorated Indian Art in the early century's stupas out of appreciation for their holy people with their adornments of stone railings, enlivened gateways, stone umbrellas, pillars, and statues were raised. Lovely Jain statues are found in Bihar, Rajgir and northern Bihar.
The statue of Bahubali called Gomatesvara at Sravan Belgola and Karkal in Karnataka are examples of superb Jain Architecture. The statue of Bahubali metered high, cut out of a mass of granite was raised in 984 A.D. by Chamundaraya, the clergyman of Ganga Dynasty, Rachamalla (Vasantharaj, 1985).
Numerous Jain focuses of Pilgrimage, for example, the Parsvanath Hills, Pavapuri and Rajgir in Bihar and Girnar and Palitana in Kathiawar have temples and other Architectural monuments.
Jainism is more seasoned than 'Buddhism'. It raised its voice against the Brahmanical dominance of Hinduism. Mahavira's own case of simplicity, penance and austerity popularized Jainism. Jainism can't turn into a dominant religion in India.
Jainism couldn't be spread abroad. Be that as it may, it remained as a powerful order in the nation. Today the Jains are a small however well off group, dwelling generally in Bihar region. Jainism has left its effect on Art, Architecture and sculpture of India. Despite everything, it remains as one of the critical all India religion.
Jainism that today boasts that a considerable number of followers were first incited.
The fundamental safeguard of the Jain religion, Mahavira was born near Patna, capital of Bihar, in 599 BC. In the particularly youthful age, he became a self-sacrifice and considered for a long time before clearly enlightened and from there it went on long until he got nirvana or salvation. Today Bihar region is immersed in relics and Jain temples. However, despite everything, a number of these temples and relics has
201
