ISJS Jainism Study Notes E5 Vol 01

Author(s): International School for Jain Studies
Publisher: International School for Jain Studies

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SENESTE STATES
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पाषाणों में खिलते फूल: एक गुंबज
(D-1-2-3) 1.1.2 Navacowki: It comprises of nine rectangular ceilings, each one containing beautifully carved designs supported on the ornate pillars. There are two big niches containing sculptures of 'Adinātha' on both sides.
1.1.3 Gudha Inside the profusely decorated doorway, is installed principle deity-lord Ādinātha. There are two standing images of white marble of lord Pārsvanātha in meditation.
1.1.4 Hastiśāla: This was constructed by Prthvīpāla, a descendant of Vimala in 1147-49A.D. In front of the entrance door, equestrian statue of Vimala originally carved of white marble is seen. The whole sculpture was mutilated and was later on repaired by plaster of Paris. Inside, ten marble sculptures of standing statues of elephants, arranged in three rows, beautifully carved, well-modeled and adorned were installed but were destroyed by the Muslim Army in 1311.
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