Subai_Jain_temples

Subai Jain temples

Subai Jain temples

Group of Jain Temples


Subai Jain temples is a group of Jain temple in Subai village of Koraput district, Odisha.

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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]

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References

Citations

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.

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