Subai Jain temples

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

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

One temple is famous for its rare images of the tirthankaras.[3] The temple houses an image of Rishabhanatha in padmasan dhyāna posture; surrounded by tirthankaras.[4] An idol of a four-armed Tara (a Jain yakshi[5]) 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. Koratpur & Subai.
  4. Shah 1987, p. 119.
  5. 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
  • "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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