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6 articles on Jaina Temple Architecture from Jinamanjari, Sambodhi, The Jaina Gazette, published 1927–2000. Each entry has a summary of the article; open it for the full summary, citation and original PDF.

6 articles1927–20003 journals
Jinamanjari · 4Sambodhi · 1The Jaina Gazette · 1

Articles on Jaina Temple Architecture

  1. Jaina Sculptural and Architectural Details In The Tilakmanjari

    By Narayan M. Kansara · Jinamanjari, 2000

    Dr. N.M. Kansara analyzes architectural and sculptural descriptions found in Tilakamañjarī, an 11th-century literary work by Dhanapāla. The text is significant for its detailed depiction of Jain temples, palaces, town plans, and mechanical contrivances,…

  2. Jainism During Vijayanagara Period

    By Hampa Nagarajaiah · Jinamanjari, 2000

    1. Political and Religious Context i) Jainism, once dominant under the Gangas, Kadambas, Rāṣṭrakūṭas, Cālukyas, and Hoysalas, experienced decline during the Vijayanagara empire. ii) Despite not enjoying royal favor, Jainism managed to survive against the…

  3. The Hoysalas and Jainism

    By Kamala Hampana · Jinamanjari, 2000

    1) The article meticulously traces the resilient journey of Jainism during the Hoysala period, emphasizing the dynasty’s substantial patronage despite preceding adversities from sectarian rivals like the Vīraśaivas in North Karnataka. This resistance forced…

  4. Jainism Under Calukyas of Kalyana

    By Hampa Nagarajaiah · Jinamanjari, 2000

    1) During the reign of the Later Cālukyas of Kalyāṇa (973–1186 C.E.), Jainism reached a cultural, political, and architectural zenith in Karnataka. The dynasty, succeeding the Rāṣṭrakūṭas, governed a vast territory encompassing parts of modern-day Karnataka,…

  5. the arichtectural dtata in the nirvankalika

    By M. A. Dhaky · Sambodhi, 1974

    This article examines architectural references found in the Nirvāṇakalikā, a medieval Jain ritual text attributed to Padalipta-sūri, a disciple of Maṇḍanagaṇi and a member of the Śvetāmbara sect. Based on colophons and historical cross-references, the text is…

  6. Mudibidri-An Ancient Jain City Of Tuluva

    By Bhaskar Anand Saletore · The Jaina Gazette, 1927

    Mudbidri, an ancient Jain city in Tuluva, was once a thriving commercial and religious center 22 miles from Mangalore. Historically known as Venvapura, Vamsapura, Vratapura, or Kshemavenu, it held significant importance as a Jaina settlement next to Sravana…