Jain Remains of Ancient Bengal: photo 32
Photo 32 of 333 in Gallery: Jain Remains of Ancient Bengal
Image title: Yakshini 16: Mahamanasi or Nirvani
Description of the photo
Name of the Yakshini: Mahamanasi or Nirvani;
Vehicle: Lotus seat
Total Hands: 4
Left Hand Attributes: Water jar and blue lotus
Right Hand Attributes: Book and blue lotus
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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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