Book Title: Jaina Monuments Of Orissa
Author(s): R P Mohapatra
Publisher: D K Publications

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________________ Survey of Jaina Monuments of Orissa kneeling posture and folded hands with offerings are seen depicted below the pedestal. The chauri bearers on elephants and asṭagrahas in sitting posture flank the Tirthankara on either sides. L.N. Sahu1 wrongly identified this figure with that of Tirthankara Ajitanatha probably on the basis of elephants carved below the chauri bearers. The hairs on its head are arranged in curled knots. The prabhamandala (halo) in circular form is lavishly decorated. The trilinear umbrella surmounted by the kevala tree is seen behind the head. Flying Gandharvas with garlands and cymbals and drum played in hands flank the figure at the top. Front parts of a torana project near its shoulders. Two lotus buds flank the lotus pedestal of the Tirthankara. In addition, the chauri bearers are provided with separate lotus pedestals on which the elephants are standing. The chauri bearers are profusely decorated. 12. Tirthankara 87 A figure of Tirthankara is found carved standing on a lotus pedestal with kevala tree, umbrella, flying Gandharvas with garlands and cymbals played in hands. Chauri bearers and astagrahas flank the figure on either sides. Its conventional lañchana is not available in the pedestal. A series of devotees in folded hands are noticed in the pedestal. 13. Rṣabhanatha Found carved standing on a lotus pedestal with chaurt bearers on either sides. Bull as its vehicle is found below the pedestal. In addition flying Gandharvas with garlands, cymbals played in hands, trilinear umbrella and kevala tree are envisaged in appropriate places. Portions of the kevala tree and the umbrella are damaged. 14. Ṛṣabhanatha The next Rṣabhanatha figure is also found carved standing on a lotus pedestal displaying flying Gandharvas with garlands, cymbals played in hands, trilinear umbrella, kevala tree, chauri bearers and champak flowers. The hairs on its head are arranged in matted locks, a few strands of which fall on the shoulders. 15. Rsabhanatha. The last Rṣabhanatha figure of the series is also carved in kayotsarga pose on a double petalled lotus pedestal below which his lanchana, the bull is visible. A decorative oval halo is seen behind the head. Chaurt bearers and asṭagrahas flank the figure on either sides. Among other features kerala tree, trilinear umbrella, cymbals played in hands and flying Gandharvas are available along with the figure. 17. L.N. Sahu, Odiśāre Jainadharma (Oriya), p. 156.

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