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Survey of Jaina Monuments of Orissa
3. Mahāvīra
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The third image appears to be of Mahavira seated in rogasana pose on a lotus pedestal supported by rampart lions facing opposite directions. Sidhayika, the Sasanadevi and lion, the vehicle of the Tirthankara are all carved below pedestal along with devotees and the figures of Yakja on elephant back. Sidhāyika displays in her four hands, varada in lower two and noose and sword in the upper two as attributes. She is decked with rich costumes and ornaments like those of the figures of the chauri bearers engaged in the service of the Tirthankara above pedestal. The circular halo behind head is formed by lotus petals enclosed within beaded borders. Trivali (flodings) on the neck are distinctly. visible decorative umbrella, in three tiers, Blying Gendharvas with garlands, kerala tree and elephants are noticed above corresponding to the style of other Tirthankaras of the place. Hairs on the head are arranged in curied knots with uşnisa in the centre. The slab including the pedestal measures 0.90 m x 0.45 m. and partially covered with moss and lichen.
4. Ajitanatha and Mahavira (Fig.118)
The next slab of the place contains the twin standing figures of Ajitanatha and Mahavira on individual lotus pedestals displaying their respective lañchanas of elephant and lion, only two chauri bearers serve both the Tirthankaras. In the space between them is carved with a devotee in kneeling position and anjail hasta. The circular haloes behind the head are identically formed of lotus petals enclosed by beaded borders. Trilinear umbrella in both cases are decorated with lotus petal design and ribbed knobs. Kevala trees of the respective Tirthankaras surmount their umbrellas. Flying figures with garlands are hovering in the sky. Hairs on the head of both the Tirthankaras are arranged in curled knots. The slab containing both the figures measure 0.62m x 0.40m.
5. Ambika (Fig. 119)
The most neteworthy figure of the place is Ambika, the Sasanaderi of Neminatha, carved standing on an inverted lotus pedestal displaying a bunch of mangoes in right hand and holding a baby on the left. Another baby standing to the right is anxiously looking to the mangoes. Lion, the vehicle of the deity and a devotee in ajali hasta are carved in front of the female attendands standing over the pedestal on the left and right sides of Ambika respectively. The tree lavishly studded with mangoes is depicted behind her figure. The circular halo behind head is formed of lotus petals. Pillars of a decorative torana with crowning elements seen on her sides. Her Tirthankara, Neminatha is found seated at the top in yogasana pose on a lotus pedestal attached with wheels on either sides. He displays kevale tree, umbrella and prabhamanjala behind the head, and is flanked by flying Gandharvas with garlands and chauri bearers.
Her decorative costumes and ornaments are very artistically finished. The drapery in folds run up to the ankles. It is tied with girdle, the loops of which are dangling in front. The multistranded necklace, bangles, the circular ear studs,
