Jainism in Odisha (Orissa)
by Ashis Ranjan Sahoo | 2015 | 106,639 words
This essay studies the presence of Jainism in Odisha or Orissa by documenting the Art, Architecture and Iconography of Jaina images, relics, structures and establishments from different districts. In Odisha, archaeological evidences show how Jainism flourished during the 1st century BCE during the reign of emperor Kharavela, stating that Jainism wa...
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Risabhanatha image at Dhabalesvara Temple, Sujanga (Madhapur)
A beautiful image of Risabhanatha is found in the temple complex of Dhabalesvara at Sujanga (Madhapur)[1] village near Jagatsinghpur. Risabhanatha stands in kayotsarga posture over a double petalled lots pedestal and his lanchana bull is depicted below his pedestal. He is flanked by two chauri bearers on either side standing in tribhanga posture. The double ring prabhamandala, chhatravali and kevala tree which is partially damaged. Astagrahas are depicted (four on each side) on either side of the Tirthankara. Flying garland bearers and drums played with invisible hands are only seen on the dexter portion at the top, while the left portion of the stone is broken.
Besides, a small Jaina Tirthankara image is reported from village Khorata in Jagatsinghpur, worshiped as gramadevati along with hoard of other sculptures.
Footnotes and references:
[1]:
B. Rout (ed.), op.cit.