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Development & Impact of Jainism in India & Abroad
name of Suparsvanath in the inscribed stone (Shilalekh) found in the Derasar, as also of the date as 13th March, 1151. According to History, this period was of the Kadamb dynasty and the King Vijayaditya. In Goa, this is the only Jain Temple (Derasar) of Medieval period, where in symptoms of establishment of Indo-Aryan type are found. This Derasar is at a considerable height from surface and also having a typical (special) spire. A few more words on Narve Derasar Latarite was used also in the structure of this Derasar.
Let us discuss, in brief, about establishment / monument of Derasars here. (of this place).
Let there be talk of Neminath Derasar of Bandivade. This Derasar is of square or (Rectangular) shape, and made of stonechip pieces (Laterite blocks) and walls thereof have windows engraved with nets. An arch on the entrance Gate indicates (suggests) that there should be a spire or Dorm on the monument (structure). There would have been enormous quantity of mud (clay) used containing sand and lime (Mortar) for the construction thereof.
Recently found ruins of Kudane Derasar, make scholars believe that Front Bawer (Arbour) and inner house (Garbhgruh) of the Derasar would have been erected (constructed) on Platform of 2 meter height using laterite material. There are Eight Pillars at the Centre of Front Arbour admeasuring 8 m x 8 m, and another four towards walls. There might also be Engraved arches of Front Arbour of inner house. The presence of these arches suggests Dom and Spire covering inner house.
During excavation, a stone was also traced which was engraved with delicate (fine) and beautiful lock of hair of Tirthankara's head. A headless trunk containing a specific mark - that of Shrivatsa, was also obtained. At the depth of Five meters, at the beneath of the earth Leg portion of the idol was also found. Experts believe from the Architecture style of the idol that this Derasar may be during of the time of Kadamba. Kadamba Royal dynasty was originally from Karnataka and Kadamba Kings hav eruled over North Karnataka & Konkana Regions. During the time span of King Kakusthavarma the Glory of Kadambas was shining at peak. A kadamba King named Shivkoti had adopted Jain Religion. Its influence was spread upto Goa.
Talking about Portuguese, they have ruled over Goa for 450 years. It is very strange & peculiar that while they were (Portuguese) ruling over Goa, their own country i.e. Portugal was under the control (rule) of Spain. From the second half of 16th century upto 60 years, Portugal was occupied by Spain. In 1503, Alphanso de Albukirk came to India with a squadron of Ships, as a commander, and was appointed as Portuguese Governor in 1509. On 4th March, 1510, he conquered Goa and took control under Portuguese regime. But on 20th May, 1510 Adilshah got back the control of Goa and occupied it again. Then Albukirk invades Goa by entering India with heavy troops / fleets on 25th November, 1510. Goa again came under the control & Grip of Portuguese. 1. THE FIRST OF JAIN, THAT OF LORD MAHAVIRA IMAGE DISCOVERED IN GOA
An image of Lord Mahavir, 24th of Jain Tirthankaras, was found in Sancoale village of Goa. This idol is said to be as old as 1300 A.D. period, and the first of Jain idol discovered till
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