Parsvanath Jain Temple-I
| Parsvanath Jain Temple | |
|---|---|
  Parsvanath Jain Temple Location in Orissa | |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 20°16′14″N 85°47′08″E / 20.27056°N 85.78556°ECoordinates: 20°16′14″N 85°47′08″E / 20.27056°N 85.78556°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Orissa |
| Locale | Bhubaneswar |
| Elevation | 87 m (285 ft) |
| Culture | |
| Primary deity | Parsvanatha |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural styles | Kalingan Style (Kalinga Architecture) |
| History and governance | |
| Date built | 20th century AD. |
Lat- 20° 15’ 74" N., Long- 85° 47’ 08" E., Elev- 287 ft.
Parsvanath Jain Temple – I is located in Digambara Jain Temple precinct in Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar. It is a living temple. The temple is facing towards east. The enshrined deity is Parsvanath. This image is made of marble. This image measures 2.80 metres in height x 1.05 metres width. The image is flanked by two sculptural panels carved with two images in each panel.
Ownership
Single/ Multiple: Multiple
Public/ Private: private
Any other (specify): It is maintained by the Bengal, Bihar and Orissa Digambara Jaina Tirthankara Committee.
Name: Bimala Devi Jain is the local caretaker.
Age
Precise date: 20th century as told by the local people.
Property Type
Precinct/ Building/ Structure/Landscape/Site/Tank: Precinct
Subtype: Temple
Typology: Flat roofed structure
Property use
Abandoned/ in use: In use
Present use: Living Temple
Past use: Worshipped.
Physical description
Surrounding: The temple is surrounded by Rushvanath temple in north at a distance of 1.70 metres, Parsvanath temple No-II in south-east at a distance of 3.30 metres, compound wall in west at a distance of 8.40 metres.
Orientation: The temple is facing towards east.
Architectural features (Plan and Elevation): On plan, the temple Sanctum chamber measures 4.60 square metres with R.C.C. flat roof.
Construction techniques: Dry masonry
Style: Kalingan
State of preservation
Good/Fair/ Showing Signs of Deterioration/Advanced: Fair
Condition description
Repairs and Maintenance: It is looked after by the Bengal, Bihar and Orissa Digambara Jaina Tirthankara Committee. Bimala Devi Jain is the local care-taker.
Grade (A/B/C)
Architecture: C
Historic: C
Associational: B
Social/Cultural: B
References
- ↑ Lesser Known Monuments of Bhubaneswar by Dr. Sadasiba Pradhan (ISBN 81-7375-164-1)
- ↑ List of Hindu temples in India#Orissa