Ellora, Jain Caves, tirthankara with animals
Dublin Core
Title
Ellora, Jain Caves, tirthankara with animals
Subject
Religions-Jainism; Religions-Figures; Religions-Sites; Arts-Sculpture; People-Male; Daily Life-Animals
Description
Demonstrating the Jain practice of non-violence, this tirthankara is depicted with animals and insects at his feet. Near his right leg is a scorpion. Refusing to take life, even in microscopic forms, to make cloth, he lives throughout the year as a "digambara" monk, clothing himself with the sky. Bits of ancient red paint remain on this figure.
Date
2003-01
Contributor
Benton, Cathy
Lake Forest College
Rights
Copyright: April 2003 Cathy Benton. Images and content on this site are available for educational and research purposes, provided due recognition is given to the author. Transmission or reproduction of protected items beyond fair use requires the written permission of the photographer.
Format
Image/jpg
Type
Still image
Identifier
cbind0148
Coverage
India
Maharashtra (state), Ellora (inhabited place)
1075244
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
960 w x 1280 h
Files
Collection
Citation
“Ellora, Jain Caves, tirthankara with animals,” ASIANetwork IDEAS Project, accessed October 22, 2024, https://ideasproject.org/items/show/1716.