Jain Journal 1971 07

Author(s): Jain Bhawan Publication
Publisher: Jain Bhawan Publication

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Fig. A
A. A miniature sikhara type shrine from Pancakot of circa 11th century A.D. It has four shallow niches on four sides embellished with the figures of four Tirthankaras in the middle of each side in kayotsarga mudrā, standing on triratha pedestal. From middle to the top of the total height, it is so fashioned that the architectural designs and acanthus motifs on each facade represents a successful chisel work. With fifteen successive tiers in a gradual recess the tower rises to the top surmounted by āmlaka silā.
The images of the four Tirthankaras cannot be identified except that of Parsvanatha, the twentythird Tirthankara. The other three are beyond recognition as their lanchanas are badly damaged. But suggestively these are of Adinatha, Santinatha and Mahavira.