Parsvanath Jain Temple-II

Parsvanath Jain Temple-II
Location in Orissa
Basic information
Location Bhubaneswar, Orissa
Geographic coordinates 20°16′14″N 85°47′08″E / 20.27056°N 85.78556°E / 20.27056; 85.78556Coordinates: 20°16′14″N 85°47′08″E / 20.27056°N 85.78556°E / 20.27056; 85.78556
Affiliation Jainism
Deity Parshvanatha
Architectural description
Architectural style Kalingan Style (Kalinga Architecture)
Completed 20th century A.D.
Specifications
Elevation 87 m (285 ft)

Parsvanath Jain Temple – II is located in Bhubaneswar.This temple is located in the Digambar Jain Temple precinct in Khandagiri. The temple is still used for worship. It faces towards the east. The cell measures 6.50 metres in length and 4.10 metres in width. The enshrined image in it is of Parsvanatha in a standing pose, crowned with a serpent hood. At the base two diminutive male images are on either side. The main image is flanked by four Jain meditators each with two images.

Age

Temple belongs to 20th century.

Significance

Associational significance: Bengal, Bihar and Orissa Digambara Jaina Tirthankara Committee.

Physical description

Surrounding: The temple is surrounded by Rushavanath temple in north at a distance of 9.00 metres, Parsvanath temple No-I in north-west at a distance of 3.30 metres, compound wall of the precinct in south.
Orientation: The temple is facing towards east.
Architectural features (Plan and Elevation): On plan, the Sanctum chamber measure 6.50 metres in length and 4.10 metres in breadth. The roof is a R.C.C. concrete slab.

Building material: Cement concrete and Brick masonry.
Style: Kalingan

References

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