Book Title: Ashtapad Maha Tirth Part 01
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 Name: Suvidhinath Color: Dark Khaki Size: 7" x 5.5" x 2.75" Stone Name: Onyx Country: Argentina Weight: 7690 Carats 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 Stone Name: Chalcedony Color: Whitish- Purple Country of Origin: Turkey Size: 7" x 5.7" X 2.75" Weight: 8175 Carats A harmonious 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: Calcite Country of Origin: Spain Weight: 8520 Carats 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. Name: Vasupujya - swami Color: Grey & Lt. brown Size: 7" x 5.5" x 2.75" 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. Ratna Mandir -S$ 416 -

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