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Survey of Jaina Monuments of Orissa
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añjali mudră. The slab containing the above figures measures 0.21 m X 0.14m x 0.4m and is in comparatively good state of preservation.
The two Jaina relics brought from Charamula consists of the images of Pārsvanātha and Rşabhanātha. The figure of Pārsvanātha (D.M.1) is carved standing on a lotus pedestal in kayotsarga pose. A canopy of seven hoods snake found above head. The coils of the snake are gathered behind the Tirthankara. A series of devotees in añjali mudrā are seen below pedestal. The two chauri bearers and a few other devotees are also carved above the pedestal. The kevala tree, trilinear umbrella and flying Gandharvas with garlands in hands are all envisaged in the upper part of the slab. The figure is partially damaged in its face, legs and hands. The decorative elements and devotees also mutilated to a greater extent. It measures 1.43m x 0.60m x 0.20m.
The figure of Rşabhanātha of Charmula (D.M.54) (Fig.133) is lavishly decorated with various iconographic features of a Jaina Tirthankara. It is carvad seated in Yogasana pose on a plain pedestal supported by lions mounted on elephants. Chakreśvari is carved below the pedestal mounted on Garuda her conventional vehicle. A series of eight devotees including Yakşa Gomukha are noticed on the pedestal. The two chauri bearers though badly damaged are standing on both sides of the Tirthankara. Vacant space around the image is filled with Gandharvas and Kinnaras playing with musical instruments. Bull, as lañchana of the Tirthankara is visible in the pedestal. Hairs on his head are arranged in jata, a few strands of which seen falling on the shoulders. An eliptical halo formed of lotus petals and encircled by beaded borders is provided as prabhāmandala of Rsabhanatha. The kevala tree, trilinear umbrella, Gandharvas and Apsarās with garlands and heavenly figures mounted on elephants are all envisaged at the top of the Tirthankara. The figure is damaged on various parts of the body including the face. It measures including the pedestal some 0.90m x 0.44m X 0.19m.
Two Jaina relics of Tirth ankara Rşabhanātha were brought from a place Kotapat and preserved in this museum. The first Rşabhanātha image (D.M.24) of this place is carved seated in meditative attitude on a pedestal supported by rampart lions. The figure of Chakreśvari is noticed in between the lions supporting the throne. Lanchana, bull is carved over pedestal surrounded by a series of devotees seated in añjali hasta with offerings. Chauri bearers are found in attendance of the Tirthankara. The circular halo behind head is formed of lotus petals and encircled with beaded borders. The kevaļa tree, umbrella in three folds and flying figures with garlands are all carved above the Tirthankara. Hands, legs and face of the Tirthankara and the kevala tree, flying figures and chauri bearers are partially mutilated. The entire piece of sculpture measures 0.75m x 0.40m x 0.18m.
The second Rşabhanātha image from Kotpat (D.M.41) (Fig.134) too is richly carved. It is found carved in yogasana pose on a pedestal supported by lions at each corner. A four handed Chakreśvari mounted on Garuda is placed below the pedestal flanked by devotees. The two chauri bearers standing on the sides are provided with eliptical haloes behind their heads. Elephant motifs are carved on either sides near which devotees in
