Jain Remains of Ancient Bengal: photo 34
Photo 34 of 333 in Gallery: Jain Remains of Ancient Bengal
Image title: Yakshini 17: Vijaya or Bala
Description of the photo
Name of the Yakshini: Vijaya or Bala;
Vehicle: Peacock
Total Hands: 4
Left Hand Attributes: Round club and lotus
Right Hand Attributes: Trident and citron
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Gallery information:
These photographs accompany the study on Jain Remains of Ancient Bengal based on the fields of Archaeology, Art and Iconography. Jainism represents a way of life incorporating non-violence and approaches religion from humanitarian viewpoint. Ancient Bengal represents the modern state of West Bengal and the Republic of Bangladesh, situated in the eastern part of the Indian sub-continent. Here, Jainism was allowed to flourish from the pre-Christian times up until the 10th century CE, along with Buddhism.
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