Image title: Yakshini 2: Ajitabala or Rohini

Name of the Yakshini: Ajitabala or Rohini;
Vehicle: Lohasana (iron seat)
Total Hands: 4
Left Hand Attributes: Varada-mudra and abhaya-mudra
Right Hand Attributes: Citron and a goad
Colour: Golden

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.