Subai Jain temples

Subai Jain temples
Subai Jain temples
Subai Jain temple complex
Religion
AffiliationJainism
DeityRishabhanatha
FestivalMahavir Jayanti
Location
LocationSubai village, Koraput, Odisha
Interactive map of Subai Jain temples
Coordinates18°36′23″N 82°47′58″E / 18.60639°N 82.79944°E / 18.60639; 82.79944
Architecture
Established4th century
Temple6

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

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 by Jain gemstone traders who came to Koraput region for trading. The temples are dedicated to Mahavira, Parshvanatha, Rishabhanatha and others to Tirthankaras.[2]

The Government of Odisha describes the archaeological remains at Subai as those of a Jain monastery of the medieval period.[3] The same government publication states that researchers have suggested that the monument may have been constructed before 750 CE.[3]

About temple

The temple were initially built with triratha architecture with amalaka. The door jabs has carvings of rosette enclosed with dotted squares.[4] One temple is famous for its rare images of the tirthankaras.[5] The temple houses an image of Rishabhanatha in padmasan dhyāna posture; surrounded by tirthankaras.[6] An idol of a four-armed Tara (a Jain yakshi[7]) adorned by bangles in the temple complex is also noteworthy. Images identified as Mahavira, Chakreshvari and Rohini are also preserved at the site. The images are carved on stone slabs, with the identifying symbols of the figures represented beneath their thrones. Several of the sculptures have become weathered and have lost some of their finer features through prolonged exposure.[3]

The temples continue to have a religious function, and the Government of Odisha records that members of the local Goudo community worship at the site.[3] 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

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.
  • Government of Odisha (2018). Koraput Odyssey (PDF) (Report). District Administration, Koraput. pp. 22–23.{{cite report}}: CS1 maint: ref duplicates default (link)
  • Government of India. "Subai". District Administration, Koraput. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
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