A report on Chavundaraya, Western Ganga dynasty and Jainism

Kannada poets Chavundaraya and Nemichandra

The hand symbolizes Ahiṃsā, the wheel dharmachakra, the resolve to halt saṃsāra (transmigration).

Chavundaraya basadi (10th century) on Chandragiri Hill

Old Kannada inscription of c. 726 CE, discovered in Talakad, from the rule of King Shivamara I or Sripurusha

Classification of Saṃsāri Jīvas (transmigrating souls) in Jainism

Gomateshwara monolith at Shravanabelagola (982–983 CE)

Ganga Dynasty emblem on a 10th-century copper plate

Lord Neminatha, Akota Bronzes (7th century)

Inscribed handwriting (in Kannada characters) of Chavundaraya on Chandragiri hill in Shravanabelagola, Karnataka

The Panchakuta Basadi, Kambadahalli was an important center of Jainism during the Ganga period.

Jain miniature painting of 24 tirthankaras, Jaipur, c. 1850

Gangas of Talakad (Western Gangas). Circa 1080-1138 AD

Jain temple painting explaining Anekantavada with Blind men and an elephant

A Jain monk in meditation, wearing the characteristic white robe and face covering

A mantapa (hall) at the Jain Panchakuta basadi of 9th–10th century at Kambadahalli

Nishidhi stone, depicting the vow of sallekhana, 14th century, Karnataka

Gommateshwara at Shravanabelagola (982–983) C.E.

Praying at the feet of a statue of Bahubali

Kalleshwara Temple Complex, built in the 10th century by the Nolambas, a Western Ganga feudatory, at Aralaguppe in the Tumkur district

Jain worship may include ritual offerings and recitals.

Celebrating Das Lakshana (Paryushana), Jain Center of America, New York City

Hero stone (870–906 A.D.) with old Kannada inscription at Kalleshvara temple in Aralaguppe

The birth of Mahavira, from the Kalpa Sūtra (c.1375–1400 CE)

The famous Atakur inscription (949 C.E.), a classical Kannada composition pertaining to the Western Ganga-Rashtrakuta victory over the Chola dynasty of Tanjore in the famous battle of Takkolam

Mahasthambha (pillar) and Chandragupta Basadi at Chandragiri Hill in Shravanabelagola

Chandragiri hill temple complex at Shravanabelagola

A symbol to represent the Jain community was chosen in 1975 as part of the commemoration of the 2,500th anniversary of Mahavira’s nirvana.

Ceiling sculpture, Panchakuta Basadi, Kambadahalli

Rishabhdev, believed to have lived over 592.704×1018 years ago, is considered the traditional founder of Jainism.

Chavundaraya basadi on Chandragiri hill in Shravanabelagola temple complex

The ruins of Gori Jain temples in Nagarparkar, Pakistan, a pilgrimage site before 1947.

Old Kannada inscription at the base of Gomateshwara monolith in Shravanabelagola (981 CE.)

The famous Begur inscription in old Kannada, dated to c. 908–938 CE, from the rule of Western Ganga dynasty King Ereyappa.

Saavira Kambada Basadi, Moodbidri, Karnataka

He served in the court of the Western Ganga dynasty of Talakad (in modern Karnataka, India).

- Chavundaraya

A person of many talents, in 982 he commissioned the construction of the monolithic statue of Bahubali, the Gomateshwara, at Shravanabelagola, an important place of pilgrimage for Jainism.

- Chavundaraya

The Western Ganga kings showed benevolent tolerance to all faiths but are most famous for their patronage toward Jainism resulting in the construction of monuments in places such as Shravanabelagola and Kambadahalli.

- Western Ganga dynasty

Chavundaraya's writing, Chavundaraya Purana of 978 CE, is an important work in Kannada prose.

- Western Ganga dynasty

A monolithic, 18 m statue of Bahubali, Gommateshvara, built in 981 CE by the Ganga minister and commander Chavundaraya, is situated on a hilltop in Shravanabelagola in Karnataka.

- Jainism

2 related topics with Alpha

Shravanabelagola

1 links

Town located near Channarayapatna of Hassan district in the Indian state of Karnataka and is 144 km from Bengaluru.

The pond in the middle of the town, after which it is named, Beḷagoḷa “White Pond”

Statue of Emperor Bharata Chakravartin, after whom India was named Bharatvarsha.

Mahamastakabhisheka of Gommateshwara statue

The tableau of Karnataka depicting Mahamastabhisheka of Lord Gommateshwara, during the Republic Day Parade in 2005

The Gommateshwara Bahubali statue at Shravanabelagola is one of the most important tirthas (pilgrimage destinations) in Jainism, one that reached a peak in architectural and sculptural activity under the patronage of Western Ganga dynasty of Talakad.

Chandragiri also has a famous temple built by Chavundaraya.

The 65 ft high Gommateshwara statue at Shravanabelagola, Karnataka, India, was built in 983 A.D.

Bahubali

1 links

Sculpture depicting Bahubali's meditation in Kayotsarga posture with vines enveloped around his body (Photo: Badami caves)

Bahubali monolith of Gommatagiri, Mysore

28 ft-high monolith of Bahubali at Kumbhoj

Bahubali, Metropolitan Museum of Art (6th CE)

Miniature version of the Gommateshwara statue at Shravanabelagola

Bahubali statue at YSR state Archaeology Museum, Hyderabad, 12th century

{{convert|31|ft|m|adj=on|abbr=out}} statue of Bahubali at Bada Gaon

Gomateshwara at Kalugumalai Jain Beds, 8th century

Bahubali at Andimalai Caves, 10th century

Bahubali (One With Strong Arms), a much revered figure among Jains, was the son of Rishabdev (the first tirthankara of Jainism) and the brother of Bharata Chakravartin.

The statue was commissioned by the Ganga dynasty minister and commander Chavundaraya; it is 57 ft tall and is situated above a hill in Shravanabelagola, in the Hassan district of Karnataka.