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9 Chovisi of Adinatha
Brass, Ghogha, Dist. Bhavnagar, Gujarat. Dated V.S. 1123 = A.D. 1066 36.5 x 25.0 x 14.0 cms. Acc. No. Gho. 1 Donated by Ghogha Jain Sangh, Bhavnagar
A Jain shrine incorporating twenty four tirthankaras in the parlkara is known as a chovisi. Adinatha, the first tirthankara , is seated on a cushion placed on a pabhasana having a decorative temple-shaped parlkara on which are shown 24 miniature jinas.
The mula-nayaka, central figure, is flanked by a standing jina on either side: flying garland bearers and Indras on the recessed base can be seen. Yaksha Dharanendra and Yakshi Padmavati are seen riding their vehicles.
On the floor of the simhasana can be seen the navagrahas in pairs and the donors on the comers. The shrine rests on six strong legs. Eyes and other parts are inlaid with silver and copper. There is an inscription in Devanagri at the back of the pedestal giving the date as A.D. 1066.
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