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Jaina Rock-cut Caves in Western India 2. Chakresvari: 1.01m by 0.8m.
This figure is also carved in a niche similar to the aforementioned Jina. The figure of the goddess measures 0.54m by 0.48m. She sits in ardhapadmasana on a double lotus. In her right lower hand she holds a flower bud or a bunch of flowers, while in the lower left hand she holds a conch. In her upper hands she holds a disc each. She wears a tall crown, necklace, earringss, waistband and lower garment. To her right, near lotus, sits a female devotee with hands in añjali (Plate 86).
3. Kamatha's attack on Parsvanātha: 1.5m by 1.27m.
The figure of Parsvanātha measures 1.25m by 0.38m. Parsvanātha stands on a double lotus with five-hooded snake above his head. To his right is a figure of Padmavati, standing in dvibhanga, facing the front. She holds a chhatra above Parsvanatha's head. The shaft of chhatra is held in both the hands and is held behind her. Her ornaments are similar to those of Chakresvari.
Around Parsvanatha, there are figures in the attitude of attacking him. (1) Above Padmāvati, ar the shoulder level of Parávanātha is a man, who is trying to climb a horse. The horse is shown heading towards Parsvanatha. The male figure is much large compared to the figure of horse. The male figure faces the front. In his right hand, he holds a gada, while in left hand is a khetaka. (ii) To the left of Parsvanatha, at the level of his head is a male. The portion of this figure below the knees is gone. He is slightly turned towards Parsvanatha. Both his hands are raised up in the attitude of throwing a stone, though no separate stone is carved. (ili) Behind the aforementioned figure is a female figure in a flying posture. She is heading opposite to Parávanātha, but the head is turned backwards. From her mouth is emitted a snake. Her hair is tied in a bun behind the head. Her ornaments are similar to those of Padmavati. (iv) Below the above two figures is a male on a lion. The right hand of the male is raised up, though the object in the hand is not clear. The left hand is held behind the body, holding either a fruit or a patra. He is fully decked. (v) Below this man is a man in añjali mudra. He is shown till hips, facing the front. Ile wears ornaments similar to those of the man on the lion. To his left is an
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Below the figures of attackers, near the feet of Parsvanatha, are seated figures of Kamatha and his queen. Both are turned towards Parsvanatha and are seated on the knees. Kamatha is in anjali mudra. He wears ornaments similar to the other figures. The right hand of the female figure is raised up, holding a flower. The left hand is kept near the stomach, holding a patra. Her ornaments are similar to those of Padmavati (Plate 87).
4. Sarvānubhūti: 1.35m by 0.8m.
The figure of Sarvānubhūti measures 0.56m by 0.47m. He is seated in mahārajalilasana on a seated elephant. The elephant is shown in a profile. The elephant wears a band on the head, a necklace and a band with a bell on the body. In the trunk is held a bunch of fruits, probably mangoes. The figure of Sarvānubhūti is pot-bellied with halo behind the head. In the right hand, he holds a matulunga, while in the left hand is a purse. He wears a tall crown, earrings, necklace, wristlets, waistband, anklets and a lower garment (Plate 88).
