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

View full book text
Previous | Next

Page 35
________________ Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth_ feel Ratna Mandir Aesthetic Beauty of Shri Chovisi Name: Suvidhinath Color: Dark Khaki Size: 7" x 5.5" x 2.75" Nature has creatively striped this "Lord Suvidhinath" idol made of onyx. It appears radiant with its crocodile chinha. A classic example of fine lapidary skills denoted by a perfect padmasan posture, highlighted by composed facial expressions. The khaki green rock from Argentina beautifully transformed into an epitome of purity and enlightenment. Name: Shitalnath Color: Whitish- Purple Size: 7" x 5.7" x 2.75" A harmonious Stone Name: Chalcedony Country of Origin: Turkey Weight: 8175 Carats amalgamation of twin colors-white & purple. Well poised and calm expressions together with well distinguished hands and feet make this a fine piece of art. The srivatsa symbol on the chest adds to the supremacy of the "Lord Shitalnath" statue. The bluish purple color on the head seems to emit eternal aura from the statue. The shrivatsa symbol on the platform adds to the purity of this statue. Name: Shreyansnath Color: Lt. Blue & white spots Size: 7.25" x 5.6" x 2.75" Stone Name: Onyx Country: Argentina Weight: 7690 Carats Name: Vasupujya - swami Color: Grey & Lt. brown Size: 7" x 5.5" x 2.75" Exquisitely carved from a single boulder of soft Spanish calcite, a very calm and serene idol of "Lord Shreyansanath". A slight accent with gold and pink on the face highlight the statue beautifully. An admirable and appealing piece of art with mysterious shades of blue and white. The rhinoceros depicted on the platform symbolizes the enlightened soul. Stone Name: Calcite Country of Origin: Spain Weight: 8520 Carats 416 Stone Name: Jasper Country: South Africa Weight: 7195 Carats A fascinating ornamental rock fashioned into a majestic "Lord Vasupujya" idol. Grey bands & patterns with a touch of rose brown in the center add a mystic value. Highlights of gold add refineness to the already calm and poised statue. Fine craftsmanship combined with balanced proportions of the body makes this a connoisseur piece. Majestic tilak, buffalo chinha and perfect padmasan posture radiate the idol's purity of mind and soul.

Loading...

Page Navigation
1 ... 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107