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...
Daksha-Prajapati Temple, Banapur
The Daksha-Prajapati temple is located on the right side of Balugaon-Bhagavati temple Road in Banapur town and about 5 km west of Balugaon on N.H-5. A Risabhanatha image[1] carved out of chlorite stone, seated in dhyanamudra is attached in one of the exterior wall of Buddhima temple (Pl.LXXVIB) within the complex of Daksha-Prajapati temple.