Subai Jain temples

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

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
Architecture
Date established4th century
Temple(s)6

History

Subai Jain temple complex is a group of five Jain temples built in 4th century. Subai was an important Jain center[1] and the Jain temple were constructed Jain gemstone traders who came to Koraput region for trading. the temples are dedicated to Mahavira, Parshvanatha, Rishabhanatha and other 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
  1. The New Indian Express 2020.
  2. 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
  • 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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