Jinamanjari 2002 04 No 25

Author(s): Jinamanjari
Publisher: Canada Bramhi Jain Society Publication

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major shrine. In Jain architectural terminology, the term devakulika further assumes importance when the structure is repeatedly linked together organically to form a quadrangular or oblong chain along the jagati. In conjunction with the pattaśālika, it becomes distinctively a Jain architectural characteristic. Thus, the interdependence of pattaśālika and devakulikā structures becomes a "vital point in the architectonics and aesthetic effects of functional properties of the Jaina temple."
Dhūliśāla -- a compound wall with four gates - vijaya, vaijanta, jayanta and aparājita , one each in the four directions. These gates have makaratoraņa at the exterior and ratnatoraņa at the interior
Dikpālaka -- guardians of the quarters. Dvitirthika -- a unit of two Tirthankaras.
Gajalakṣa -- a motif of two elephants with raised trunks holding the pots of auspicious water.
Gandharva -- flying celestial. Ghatapallava -- the motif of a pot with foliage.
Garbhagraha - in a Jain temple, it is associated with imageries in pitha (base), the mandovara (wall) and the sikhara (spite). The rathikās (framed panels) at the bhadra (cardinal) offsets are yakşa figures at the lower end of the sikhara. The garbhagraha is square and the principal image is found installed over a moulded pedestal.
Gūdhamandapa -- it is the closed hall, which normally has the same kind of elevation as the temple proper up to the wall cornice, and in most cases by a sarvarana (bell roof). It sometimes possesses side-doors with pillared porticos. The width of the gūdhamandapa in relation to the garbhagraha follows the rule of proportion.
Ghanță -- in architecture, the bell is used in the decoration of the samavasarana roof, often consisting of an inverted bowl.
Grāsa-patti - a frieze of kirtimukhas.
Indra and Upendra -- these are the Jain sculptural art tradition and the human representations with their crown faceted heads, paying
homage.
Jagati -- basement platform over which the temple stands.. In Jain structure the edge of jagati supports the rows of devakuli shrines and thus it works as an ornamental mould. Unlike the non-Jaina buildings, its elevation is rather simple. Thus the exterior of the Jain