Book Title: Ashtapad Maha Tirth 01 Page 422 to 528
Author(s): Rajnikant Shah, Kumarpal Desai
Publisher: USA Jain Center America NY

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________________ Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth_ Aesthetic Beauty of Shri Chovisi Size first one of the 24-firhankaras "Lupa gliti 2009 Name: Rushabhdev Stone Name: Calcite Color: Orange Country of Origin: Mexico Size: 11.25" x 8.8" x4.5" Weight: 28645 Carats The first one of the 24 Tirthankaras "Lord Rishabdev" idol is carved out of an energizing orange Mexican calcite. This luxurious idol stands radiant with the bull chinha on the sinhasan (platform). Majestic body proportions, harmonious expressions and gold with black accents highlight the idol. This enlightened ascetic attained "nirvana" on the Ashtapad. Name: Ajitnath Color: Light Pink Size: 11.25" x 9" x 4.5" Stone Name: Rose Quartz Country of Origin: Brazil Weight: 33025 Carats An alluring baby pink statue of the second Tirthankar, "Lord Ajitnath" idol has innocent eyes, an expressive face, well chiseled hands and feet combined with calm and perfect padmasan posture. The srivatsa symbol on the chest and the elephant chinha on the sinhasan (platform) add divinity to the statue. Name: Sambhavnath Stone Name: Aventurine Color: Light Brown Country of Origin: India Size: 9.29" x 7.7" x 3.78" Weight: 17835 Carats A classic and elegant Pujyaniya statue of "Lord Sambhavnath" in hues of yellow ochre with beautiful accents in gold, red and green - the colors of life and fire. A very calm and serene face with well demarcated features. The horse chinha on the platform signifies the pure soul. Extremely royal looking statue with rich ornamentation lend grandiose to the Tirthankar Idol statue. A luxurious and glamorous piece of art. Name: Abhinandan Color: Silver-grey stripes Size: 9" x 7.3" x 3.25" Stone Name: Flintstone Country of Origin: Russia Weight: 15430 Carats Swirled patterns of the Flintstone boulder cut and placed in a beautiful "Lord Abhinandan" idol. Classic body proportions calm and poised facial expressions along with the srivatsa symbol stands out splendidly on the plain torso. The monkey chinha add divinity and serenity to the Tirthankar idol. A brilliant piece of art indeed. Ratna Mandir S$ 414 -

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