Subai Jain temples | |
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![]() Subai Jain temple complex | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Jainism |
Deity | Rishabhanatha |
Festivals | Mahavir Jayanti |
Location | |
Location | Subai village, Koraput, Odisha |
Geographic coordinates | 18°36′23″N 82°47′58″E / 18.60639°N 82.79944°E |
Architecture | |
Date established | 4th century |
Temple(s) | 6 |
Subai Jain temples is a group of Jain temple in Subai village of Koraput district, Odisha.
History
Subai Jain temple complex is a group of five Jain temples built in 4th century.[citation needed] Subai was an important Jain center[1] and the Jain temple were constructed by Jain gemstone traders who came to Koraput region for trading. The temples are dedicated to Mahavira, Parshvanatha, Rishabhanatha and others to Tirthankaras.[2]
About temple
The temple were initially built with triratha architecture with amalaka. The door jabs has carvings of rosette enclosed with dotted squares.[3] One temple is famous for its rare images of the tirthankaras.[4] The temple houses an image of Rishabhanatha in padmasan dhyāna posture; surrounded by tirthankaras.[5] An idol of a four-armed Tara (a Jain yakshi[6]) adorned by bangles in the temple complex is also noteworthy. A Parab festival is organised by the temple management every year.[2] A 4 feet (1.2 m) Jain idol was discovered in 2020 during excavation.[1]
See also
References
Citations
- ^ a b The New Indian Express 2020.
- ^ a b The New Indian Express 2019.
- ^ Majumdar 1985, pp. 321–322.
- ^ Koratpur & Subai.
- ^ Shah 1987, p. 119.
- ^ Sutherland 1991, p. 188.
Sources
- Shah, Umakant Premanand (1987), Jaina-rūpa-maṇḍana: Jaina iconography, Abhinav Publications, ISBN 978-81-7017-208-6
- Sutherland, Gail Hinich (1991), The Disguises of the Demon, Hindu Studies, New York: SUNY Press, ISBN 9780791406229
- Majumdar, R. C. (1985), Bhāratī: Bulletin of the College of Indology, vol. 16, Varanasi: Banaras Hindu University
- "Subai". Government of India.
- "Ancient Jain monastery left to crumble in Odisha". The New Indian Express. 14 December 2019. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- "Jain idol unearthed at Banagiri hills". The New Indian Express. 18 December 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
External links
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