Subai Jain temples

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Subai Jain temples
Subai Jain temples
Subai Jain temple complex
Religion
AffiliationJainism
DeityRishabhanatha
FestivalsMahavir Jayanti
Location
LocationSubai village, Koraput, Odisha
Geographic coordinates18°36′23″N 82°47′58″E / 18.60639°N 82.79944°E / 18.60639; 82.79944
Architecture
Date established4th century
Temple(s)6

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

History[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

Citations[edit]

  1. ^ a b The New Indian Express 2020.
  2. ^ a b The New Indian Express 2019.
  3. ^ Majumdar 1985, pp. 321–322.
  4. ^ Koratpur & Subai.
  5. ^ Shah 1987, p. 119.
  6. ^ Sutherland 1991, p. 188.

Sources[edit]

  • 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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