Image title: Chandraprabhu

This stone sculpture shows an image of Chandraprabhu (Candraprabhu), from the 10th century A.D.—This rare image of Chandraprabhu is associated with Jainism. As the 8th Tirthankara, here Chandraprabhu is standing on the lotus base in samavanga pose.

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The National Museum of Nepal (Rashtriya Museum) houses a variety of sculptures, carvings, statues, paintings and other objects grouped according to the major religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism. This photo is from the Hindu stone sculpture (prastara-murti-kala) section.