Jainism in Odisha (Orissa)
by Ashis Ranjan Sahoo | 2015 | 106,639 words
This essay studies the presence of Jainism in Odisha or Orissa by documenting the Art, Architecture and Iconography of Jaina images, relics, structures and establishments from different districts. In Odisha, archaeological evidences show how Jainism flourished during the 1st century BCE during the reign of emperor Kharavela, stating that Jainism wa...
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Jaina Antiquities at Chadeibar (Khordha)
An image of Risabhanatha has been reported at the Nrusinghanatha temple of village Chadeibar near Balakati[1]. He is carved standing in kayotsarga posture over a double petalled lotus pedestal. His lanchana bull is carved below the pedestal, flanked by two spirited lions and kneeling devotees in folded hands. The other pratiharyas like chauri bearers, astagrahas, kevala tree, chhatravali, flying garland bearers etc. are also noticed in the image in their respective positions. A trefoil decorative arch is also noticed. The entire figure is conceived in a miniature pidha temple.
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[1]:
R.P. Mohapatra, op.cit., 1984, p.73.