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Dhubela (Nowgong, M.P.), 11th century
the four-armed Ambika as riding a lion and as holding amra-lumbi, lotus and child in her three surviving hands. A number of figures procured from different places in Madhya Pradesh are also preserved in different museums of Madhya Pradesh, namely-Dhubelä (Fig. 47), Gwalior, Vidisha Rewa and Bhopal."
Two exceptionally magnificant figures of two-armed Ambika, datable to c. 10th century A.D. are found from Hingalājagarh (Mandsaur, M.P.). One of these figures is a cult image (Fig. 48, on page 95) which represents Ambika as standing in tribhanga. The image is now preserved in Indore Central Museum. The dhammilla and the ornaments alongwith artistically tied breastband, are of fine workmanship. The elegantly modelled figure has slightly smiling face. The bunches of mango tree, although somewhat mutilated, beautifully form the nimbus. The present stele undoubtedly is an important piece of quality art. The right hand of Ambika is broken but with left she supports a child (nude), touching her breast and wearing surprisingly channavīra. The figure of her vähana, rampant lion, is carved on left. Over the head of Ambikā, there appears Neminatha, flanked by four other Jina figures, two of which are identifiable with Pārsvanatha and Supärśvanatha.
