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38. BĀGH GUMPHĀ-A closer view of the same. 39. JAMBESVARA GUMPHĀ- General view.
It consists of a single cell with two plain doorways facing south and a benched verandah in front supported on one pillar.
It was dedicated by Nākīya wife of Mahāmada. 40. ANANT GUMPHĀ-General view.
The most elaborate cave on the Khaņdagiri. It consists of a long chamber with an arched ceiling. The chamber had four doorways-one having been fallen.
It was dedicated to the monk of Dohādh. 41. ANANT GUMPHĀ-View of the second tympanum.
Portrays the sun-god, under an umbrella with his two wives, Sanjñā and Chhāyā, seated on his left and right, driving a chariot of four horses to right. To proper lest of Chhāyā is a crescent surrounded by stars, while to right of Sanjñā is an elaborate lotus. At the lower end is a burly demon, probably Rāhu, carrying an indistinct object in the
right hand and a spouted vase in the left. 42. ANANT GUMPHĀ- View of the third tympanum.
Represents Lakshmi-abhisheka. Goddess Lakshmi standing on a lotus with two elephants on each side, pouring water over her from vases held in uplifted trunks. Behind the elephants are two parrots packing at half-open lotus buds. The arch is a fantastic representation of men (yakshas ?) struggling with lions and bulls. It is crowned with triśūla,
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