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°E / 20.27056; 85.78556Coordinates: 20°16′14″N 85°47′08″E / 20.27056°N 85.78556°E / 20.27056; 85.78556
Country	India
State	Orissa
Location	Bhubaneswar
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

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