Book Title: Holy Abu
Author(s): Jayantvijay
Publisher: Yashovijay Jain Granthmala

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________________ Luna-Vasahi ] 109 Cell 21-1 An image of Shri Adinatha, with parikara around it, worshipped as the mulanayaka. There is no partition wall between cells 20 and 21 which are adjacent. They are counted as two different cells because of two entrances and two main deities. Cell 22-1 Sculpture of mulanayaka Shri Vâsupūjya adorned with a parikara. I another saparikara image, name of the Jina unknown. Total 2 images plus one parikara of a Jina with figure of the deity missing. The next cell is empty and therefore not included in this numbering. Cell 23-1 Image of a Jina with snake hoods over the head and attendant parikara installed as mūlanayaka (may represent either Shrī Pārshvanatha or Shri Suparshvanatha). Two more Jina images with simple parikaras. Total 3 images plus one mutilated parikara of some Jina image. Cell 24:-This cell is dedicated to the goddess Ambikā and a big sculpture of the goddess is enshrined in it. The goddess sits under a mango-tree with foliage spread over her head, and a small Jina figure on the top of the tree. There is besides another small Jina on the top of the whole sculpture. No inscription on the pedestal. Cetl 25:-1 Sculpture of Shri Neminatha with attendant parikara, installed at the mulanāyaka. Cells 23 to 25 have no partition walls. Then follows the Hastishālā of the Lunavasahi. Hastishālā: In the central part of the Hastishālā is a magnificent sa-parikara sculpture of the Lord Shrī Ādinātha. In front of him, is a tower of white marble with finely wrought pillars,

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