Jain Journal 1972 07

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

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JAIN JOURNAL
by a pair of câmara-bearers, the fourteen dreams of the mothers of the Tirthankaras, the mother of a Tirthankara lying on her bed, fast asleep, attended by four ladies, Jina temple, and eight auspicious omens, all highly decorated. The total length of this portion is 14' 3".
This is followed by the historic pictures of Udaipur. First is the Pichola Lake with diverse aquatics and boats. On both the sides are depicted hills and forests. On the left-hand side are the shrines of Sitadevi and Baijnath. Inside the lake, are depicted Jagmandir, within a garden Jagnivas, the Rana's barge and Mohanmandir. On the righthand side are, in the midst of trees, a Siva temple, Baripal (ghat), Bhimnivas, Najarbag, and Rupghat. There are three temples on the left shore, one of which is known as Bhimpadmesvar. There is also Amarkund, a big water reservoir. This portion of the scroll is 7' 10".
Then follow the palace scenes : the Rana in the kitchen ; damām on the righthand side; the Rana offering morning worship at the temple; Suraj Gokhra; Janani Pole; Toran Pole; backside opening for the entry of womenfolk; Motimahal; Chini Gokhra; Amar Mahal; a court scene with the Rana on the throne, four courtiers before him, four behind him and eight on their seats. Besides there are ten men standing and four women sitting ; a courtyard with cavalrymen moving the horses ; elephants and infantrymen ; Tripolia gate with eleven gatekeepers ; outside on the righthand side is the clock-tower; in the central courtyard are cavalrymen, envoys, palanquins, carriers, milkmen with m the Bari Pole with one gatekeeper standing and seven sitting ; an infuriated elephant tied with chain on the lefthand side with the store infront and store for relief on the right--all these are on the righthand side.
On the lefthand side are depicted behind the store for relief, several buildings ; Krsna temple with the following script underneath ‘Babayaro Mandir' ; a few buildings again, with men and women at the window ; then the Jaina temples erected by the Bafnas and Kasautas; the mansion of a rich merchant wherein is visible the merchant with his friends ; then starts the market place, with shopkeepers in their shops ; Marwari chowk; several leading stores; Kotwali chowk with stationary mart and grocery market ; the Digambar Jaina temple of the Hunbro ; the ancient shrine dedicated to Lord Vasupujya of the Kharatara sect; the shrine of Ekalingadas Chowla; Bajaj market; temple of Talarimata; Digambar temple; cobbler's market; house of Joshi Caturbhuj; bullion market; Jaina temple of the Agarwala community; copper mint; a few shops and, last, Delhi Gate.