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: Naminath Color: Light Grey Size: 5.25" x 4.0" x 2" Stone Name: Chalcedony Country of Origin: Brazil Weight: 3060 Carats A classic "Lord Naminath" idol transmitting soothing vibes all around. Facial expressions showing tranquility and peace. Well defined eyes and lips add serenity to the statue. A refreshing gold accent together with the blue lotus symbol on the chinha lends a soothing touch to the fine piece of art. Name: Neminath Color: Pink Size: 5" x 3.8" x 2.5" Stone Name: Pink Opal Country of Origin: Peru Weight: 2550 Carats A mesmerizing "Lord Neminath" statue rare, opulent baby pink opal. Very calm and poised expressions on the face together with skillfully carved hands and feet add divinity to this composed statue. Light ornamentation with gold and red adds glamour to the statue. The conch chinha symbolizes the ascetic's enlightenment. Name: Parshvanath Color: Smoky Size: 5.5" x 4" x 2" Stone: Smoky Quartz Country of Origin: Brazil Weight: 2857 Carats Beautiful transparency combines with a splendid color distribution of smoky add uniqueness to this "Lord Parshvanath" statue. A broad forehead highlighted beautifully with color and equal proportions between the upper and lower part of the face together with the serpent chinha show the purity and supremacy of the Tirthankar idol. An exquisite and refined piece for a true devotee. Name: Mahavir Swami Color: Steel Grey Size: 5.25" x 4" x 2" Stone Name: Gun Metal Country of Origin: India Weight: 5375 Carats A charismatic and enticing creation of the reformer, propagator, the last of the 24 Tirthankars, Lord Mahavira by the lapidary. Classic body proportions, majestic facial expressions together with the lion chinha on the platform signifying the existence of the enlightened soul. The little golden accents add regality to the dark grey statue carved out of a single rock of gun metal. - 419 - Ratna Mandir

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