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June 19, 2025 at 01:45 PM
🔆 Key Features of Jain Sculptures in the Mathura School
📍 Depiction of Tirthankaras
✅ Jain sculptures portray 24 Tirthankaras, especially Parshvanatha, Rishabhanatha, and Mahavira.
✅ Seated Jina: In padmasana (lotus pose), dhyana mudra (meditative), nude to symbolize renunciation.
✅ Standing Jina: In Kayotsarga posture—upright, hands down to knees.
📍 Emblems and Symbols
✅ Each Tirthankara is identified by unique symbols—e.g., lion for Mahavira, bull for Rishabhanatha.
✅ Ayagapatas: Square slabs with symbols like Jina stupa, swastika, twin fish, etc.
Essence: These sculptures reflect Jain spiritual values—detachment, symbolism, and devotional art.
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