Jain Remains of Ancient Bengal: photo 47
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Image title: Yaksha 24: Matanga
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Name of the Yaksha: Matanga;
Vehicle: Elephant
Total Hands: 2
Left Hand Attributes: Mongoose
Right Hand Attributes: Citron
Colour: Black
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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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