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...
Jaina Antiquities at Turintira (Khordha)
An image of Risabhanatha and a Parsvanatha image are found in an open mandapa which is locally called as Baudei within a mango tope near village Turintira[1].
Risabhanatha:
The Tirthankara image (1.33x0.67x0.22m) is carved standing in kayotsarga posture over a lotus pedestal below which his lanchana bull is depicted along with spirited lions, kneeling devotees and heaps of offerings. His hair is arranged in jata and few strands of which fall upon his shoulders. Besides, all the asta-pratiharyas are well represented in their respective positions. The vidala figures carved looking opposite directions just above the chauri bearers is a new feature in Jaina sculptures.
Parsvanatha:
The Parsvanatha image (1.30x0.70x0.27m) is carved seated in dhyanamudra and has a seven hooded snake canopy over his head. The coils of the snake are noticed at the back side of the Tirthankara. He is flanked by chauri bearers on either side. Elongated ears, trivali marks at the neck and curled knots with usnisa at the centre are envisaged at their respective positions.
Footnotes and references:
[1]:
R.P. Mohapatra, op.cit.,1984, pp.73-74.