Jain Collection (page 2)

View of the Cavern of Tirthankars, near Gwalior, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Cavern of Tirthankars, near Gwalior, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Queen Trishalas Fourteen Lucky Dreams, from a copy of the Kalpasutra, 1475 / 1500
Queen Trishalas Fourteen Lucky Dreams, from a copy of the Kalpasutra, 1475/1500

Jaina Tirthankara Chandraprabha Standing in Meditation (Kayotsarga), 12th century

The Siege of Ujjain and the Slaying of the Magic Donkey... c. 1450. Creator: Unknown
The Siege of Ujjain and the Slaying of the Magic Donkey, from a copy of the Kalakacharyakatha, c. 1450

Queen Trishala Gives Birth to Mahavira, from a copy of the Kalpasutra, 1475 / 1500
Queen Trishala Gives Birth to Mahavira, from a copy of the Kalpasutra, 1475/1500

Mahavira Gives Away his Possessions, from a copy of the Kalpasutra, 1480 / 90
Mahavira Gives Away his Possessions, from a copy of the Kalpasutra, 1480/90

Jaina Tirthankara Seated in Meditation (Dhyanamudra), 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Jaina Tirthankara Seated in Meditation (Dhyanamudra), 15th century

Jaina Tirthankara Parshvanatha with Serpent Hood Seated in Meditation... 12th century
Jaina Tirthankara Parshvanatha with Serpent Hood Seated in Meditation (Dhyanamudra), 12th century

Painting of Gyan Bazi, Rajasthan (w / c on paper)
1268650 Painting of Gyan Bazi, Rajasthan (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 56.2x43.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: DIVIDED INTO SQUARES FILLED WITH TEXT AND NUMBERS)

Jain Cosmic diagram, Jambudvpida, Bikaner (w / c on paper)
1268647 Jain Cosmic diagram, Jambudvpida, Bikaner (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 40.6x40.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Rattle in the Form of a Crouching Grotesque Yaksha (terracotta)
6176485 Rattle in the Form of a Crouching Grotesque Yaksha (terracotta) by Indian School, (1st century BC); height:12.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Rattle in the Form of a Crouching Grotesque Yaksha (terracotta)
6176484 Rattle in the Form of a Crouching Grotesque Yaksha (terracotta) by Indian School, (1st century BC); height: 9.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Jain statue in Madras (Chennai) (chromolitho)
735922 Jain statue in Madras (Chennai) (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jain statue in Madras (Chennai)

Jaina Tirthankara Parshvanatha with Serpent Hood Seated in Meditation (Dhyanamudra)
2969751 Jaina Tirthankara Parshvanatha with Serpent Hood Seated in Meditation (Dhyanamudra), from Karnataka, India (chlorite) by South Indian School

Jain Temple Mount Abou, Abu, India, religious site, Bourne and Shphers studio, late 19th century

Jain tantric painting, Rajasthan (w / c on paper)
1274785 Jain tantric painting, Rajasthan (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 61x57 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Relief depicting Vrishabha, the first Tirthankara (stone)
XIR179944 Relief depicting Vrishabha, the first Tirthankara (stone) by Indian School; Musee Guimet, Paris, France; Indian, out of copyright

North-east view of the Kailasa temple, Ellora rock cut temple caves, India. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Entrance to the Kailasa temple, Ellora rock cut temple caves, India. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Bas relief and sculpture at the entrance to Dhumar Lena, Cave 29, of the Ellora Caves, Hindu and Jain rock-cut temples. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Painting of Gyan Bazi (w / c on paper)
1268648 Painting of Gyan Bazi (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (16th century); 94x71.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Painting of Gyan Bazi, Rajasthan, late 18th century (w / c on paper)
1268645 Painting of Gyan Bazi, Rajasthan, late 18th century (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 72.2x60.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Moulded plaque of a Yakshi, Tamluk, c. 200 BC (terracotta)
AME119055 Moulded plaque of a Yakshi, Tamluk, c.200 BC (terracotta) by Bengali School (3rd century BC); height:21.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Bengali

Jain Temple in Muktagerri (engraving)
819098 Jain Temple in Muktagerri (engraving) by Warren, Henry (1794-1879) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jain Temple, Muktagerri, specimens of Hindu architecture)

The Brahmani Devananda on her couch, from the Kalpasutra (opaque w / c on paper)
874172 The Brahmani Devananda on her couch, from the Kalpasutra (opaque w/c on paper) by Indian School, (15th century); 10.8 x9.4 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Mahavira in the Pushpottara heaven, from the Kalpasutra, c
874171 Mahavira in the Pushpottara heaven, from the Kalpasutra, c.1475 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (15th century); 11.5 x10.6 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Mahavira gives away all his possessions and renounces the world
874168 Mahavira gives away all his possessions and renounces the world, (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (15th century); 10.9 x7.8 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Jain temples, Muktagerri, India (engraving)
972320 Jain temples, Muktagerri, India (engraving) by Warren, Henry (1794-1879) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jain temples, Muktagerri (Muktagiri), India

Rattle in the Form of a Crouching Grotesque Yaksha (terracotta)
6176482 Rattle in the Form of a Crouching Grotesque Yaksha (terracotta) by Indian School, (1st century BC); height: 12.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The eleven Ganadharas of Mahavira and the mystical syllable hrim, from the Kalpasutra, c
874174 The eleven Ganadharas of Mahavira and the mystical syllable hrim, from the Kalpasutra, c.1500 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School

Indra orders Hanjhaigansesin to transfer the embryo, from the Kalpasutra
874169 Indra orders Hanjhaigansesin to transfer the embryo, from the Kalpasutra (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (15th century); 10.9 x7.9 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

The Dwarf Yaksa, from Cave 3 of the Pitalkhora Caves, Maharashtra, 100 BC (gabbro)
834221 The Dwarf Yaksa, from Cave 3 of the Pitalkhora Caves, Maharashtra, 100 BC (gabbro) by Indian School, (2nd century BC); 91x59 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Painting of Gyan Bazi, Rajasthan (w / c on paper)
1268649 Painting of Gyan Bazi, Rajasthan (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 62.9x53.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from a Dispersed Kalpa Sutra (Jain Book of Rituals), 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Page from a Dispersed Kalpa Sutra (Jain Book of Rituals), 15th century

Large Shrine Figure in the Happy Valley, Gwalior, India, 1860s. Creator: Unknown
Large Shrine Figure in the Happy Valley, Gwalior, India, 1860s

Pashtunath Jain temple, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India, Asia

Pashtunath Jain temple, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India, Asia

Symbols of the Chakravartin... a Digambara Manuscript, Possibly the Shalibhadra, late 17th cent
Symbols of the Chakravartin: Folio from a Digambara Manuscript, Possibly the Shalibhadra, late 17th century. Symbols of divine kingship - the elephant, horse, umbrella, weapons, conch

Page from a Kalpa-sutra: Indra paying homage to Mahavira, early 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Page from a Kalpa-sutra: Indra paying homage to Mahavira, early 16th century

Folio with Dancing Women, early 1500s. Creator: Unknown
Folio with Dancing Women, early 1500s

Superb Marble Temples at Dilwarra, on Abu, the sacred mountain of the Jains, India, 1903. The Dilwara Temples near Mount Abu, Rajasthan

Interior, Dilwara Temple, Mount Abu, India, 1901. Creator: Keystone View Company
Interior, Dilwara Temple, Mount Abu, India, 1901. One of the Jain Dilwara Temples near Mount Abu, Rajasthan, designed by Vastupala and built by Vimal Shah between the 11th and 13th centuries

Sanganeer Jain Temple. Creator: Unknown
Sanganeer Jain Temple. Interior of the Shri Digamber Jain Atishya Kshetra Mandir, Sanghiji, Jain temple at Sanganer, Rajasthan, India. Postcard

The Interior of a Jain Temple at Mount Abu in Rajputana, c1903, (1904). From The Worlds History, Volume II, by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1904]

Interior of a cave temple, Ellora, Maharashtra, India, 19th century (1956). Ellora is famous for its rock temples, a series of caves carved out of the rocky hillside, one and a quarter miles long

Jain Temples, Muktagerri, Specimens of Hindu Architecture. Artist: Finden
Jain Temples, Muktagerri, Specimens of Hindu Architecture. Muktagiri is a Jain pilgrimage site with numerous temples on the border of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra in India

Temple of Vimal Vasahi, Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Temple of Vimal Vasahi, Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India. Interior of one of the Dilwara Temples, a group of Jain temples built by the Chalukyas at the hill station of Mount Abu between the 11th

Interior of the Temple of Vimala Sah, Mount Abu, India, 1903. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Interior of the Temple of Vimala Sah, Mount Abu, India, 1903. Stereoscopic slide. Detail

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Jainism, one of the oldest religions in the world, holds a significant place in Indian culture and spirituality. From intricate sculptures to magnificent temples, Jain artistry showcases its rich heritage across various regions of India. In Haridwar, Uttarakhand, stands the Pashtunath Jain temple sculpture. This masterpiece captivates visitors with its exquisite craftsmanship and devotion to detail. Inside an old city Jain Temple lies another awe-inspiring statue that leaves devotees mesmerized by its divine aura. A postcard from Mhow, Madhya Pradesh takes us on a visual journey through time as we witness the grandeur of a Jain temple's interior. The delicate carvings and vibrant colors transport us to an era where art was not just a form of expression but also a medium for spiritual connection. Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh state boasts remarkable Jain rock sculptures below its fort. These ancient creations are testaments to the dedication and skill of their creators who left behind lasting legacies etched into stone. The Dillawara Temple in Mount Abu, Rajasthan offers an enchanting experience within its walls. Its interiors house captivating statues that radiate tranquility and evoke deep introspection among those who visit. Luderwa (Loduva) is home to yet another striking statue within its Jain temple premises. The intricacy displayed here reflects the devotion poured into every aspect of this sacred space. Sonagiri in Madhya Pradesh state is adorned with picturesque hillside Jain temples that offer breathtaking views alongside spiritual solace. As you ascend these hillsides, you can't help but feel connected to something greater than yourself. The Chaumukha Temple stands tall as a testament to architectural brilliance and religious fervor. This magnificent structure invites devotees from all corners of India and beyond to seek solace amidst its serene surroundings. Calcutta's early 1900s-era Jain Temple reminds us of how faith transcends time.