JI
Aryan Culture
Jinamanjari
Vol. 17 · No. 01
Jinamanjari
Jagdcherla Jain Inscription from Andhra Pradesh
1998Vol. 17 · No. 01pp. 54–58
Dr.
1. Personal Details: Name: Dr. Ghanta Jawaharlal Date of Birth: 15th April 1942 Place of Birth: Sitampet, near Eluru, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India 2. Academic Background: M.A. in Ancient Indian History and Culture: Obtained from Nagpur University in 1964. Ph.D.: Awarded by Nagpur University in 1979 for his thesis, "Jainism in Andhra", under the guidance of Prof. A.M. Shastri. 3. Training: Received initial training in epigraphy from late Prof. VV Mirashi, a prominent epigraphist in India. 4. Career: Joined the Department of Archaeology and Museums, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh in 1965 as Assistant Epigraphist. Rose to the position of Deputy Director (Epigraphy). Also served as Director of the Oriental Manuscripts Library and Research Institute. Retired from service recently after a long tenure. 5. Key Publications: "Jainism in Andhra (as depicted in Inscriptions)": Published in 1994; the only book on Jainism in Andhra published to date. 6. Research Contributions: Contributed over 75 research articles on various aspects of archaeology, published in both English and Telugu in international and national journals. Areas of expertise include Epigraphy, Exploration, Excavations, Art and Architecture, and Iconography. 7. Awards and Recognition: Awarded a special prize for his work on Jainism by Ahimsa International, New Delhi, in 1998. Felicitated by Shri Bharatvarshiya Digambar Jain (Tirtha-Samarakshini) Mahasabha, Lucknow and the Jain Sangha, Hyderabad for his contributions to Jainism. Associated with late Shri Sahu A.K. Jain, who appreciated his work on Jainism in Andhra. 8. Current Engagement: Currently serving as an Archaeological Officer for Shri Bharatvarshiya Digambar Jain (Tirtha-Samarakshini) Mahasabha, Lucknow.