Jain Journal 1991 10

SR No.: 520104
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Jain Bhawan Publication
Publisher: Jain Bhawan Publication
Publication Year: 1991
Total Pages: 58
Language: English
Classification: Magazine, India_Jain Journal, & India
File Size: 3 MB

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OCTOBER, 1991
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tenance of the Tirthaikara, his curly hair arranged in small circles, half-closed elongated eyes, prominent nose etc., portray stylistic features of the 10th century A.D.
There are three individual sculptures of cauri-bearers, carved upto the middle part, which formed part of the decoration of the temple wall. The sculptor's mastery in carving is easily judged from a separate sculpture of a lion, the mount of Ambika Yakşi, a simple theme so beautifully executed. 32
An inscription in 10th century characters, found on the basement of this ruined temple, mentions the names of Dayapalar and Vadirajar who were the disciples of Matisāgarācārya.38 Apparently, Matisāgara was the principal monk looking after the administration of the temple. His disciples, Dayāpāla and Vadiraya, would have rendered valuable services to their Guru and the temple. The history of the temple after the 10th century A.D. remains in oblivion as there is no evidence of the later period.
10. Kayampatti
Kayampatti is a hamlet near Chettipatti in the Kulattur tāluk. Its ancient name was Tiruvennayil. Ruins of a Jaina temple in the form of a mound had been noticed by the side of the local tank, Vennavikulam, in the village. The mound came to be called 'Samadar tidal' or the mound of the Jainas. Though the ruined temple has completely disappeared, an image of a Tirtharkara and an inscribed stone slab have survived the ravages of time. The sculpture of the Tirthankara is seen seated on a throne in siddhäsana posture, crowned by a triple umbrellas and attended on either side by camaradhāris. 84
The inscription engraved on a stone slab and planted by the side of the Vennavikulam mentions Ainurruvap-perumpalli and Tiruvayatalamadam. Besides, it also refers to one Jayavira Perilamaiyan.85 It is known from this record that the Jaina temple was called Ainurravapperumpalli and the matha attached to it was Tiruvaytalamadam.36
32 C. Sivaramamurti, op. cit., pl. 59, 61, 63 33 MPS, Vol. II, pt-2, p. 1023 34 Ibid., p. 1023 35 PSI, No. 1083 36 M. S. Venkatasamy, op. cit., p. 133