Lodhurva Jain temple

Lodhurva Jain temple is a Jain temple in the Lodhruva village of Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan.[1]

Lodhurva Jain temple
Parshvanath temple, Lodhurva
Religion
AffiliationJainism
DeityParshvanath
FestivalsMahavir Jayanti
Governing bodySri Jaisalmer Lodravpur Parshwanath Jain Shwetamber Trust
Location
LocationLodhruva, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Geographic coordinates26°59′7.3″N 70°48′9.5″E
Architecture
StyleMāru-Gurjara architecture
Date established9th century CE
Temple(s)2

History

Lodhruva was established as the capital by Rawal Deoraj, the Bhati clan, in 8th−9th century CE.[2][3][4] The temple was constructed in the 9th century along with city of Lodhruva. Rawal Jaisal, a famous prince of the Bhati clan, moved his capital from Lodhruva to Jaisalmer in 1156 CE.[5][6][7] The temple was also plundered by Mahmud of Ghazni and Muhammad of Ghor. This led to temple being destroyed in 1152 CE. In 1615 CE, the temples undergone repairs and renovations.[8] The temple remains the only standing structure in the runied city of Lodhruva.[9][10]

About temple
Kalpavriksha depiction

Lodhurva is one of the important Jain center. The temple is built with yellow limestone and sandstone;[11] famous for the intricate craftsmanship. The temple features ornate torana (arched gateway), and stone carvings of Kalpavriksha and kalputra.[12][13] Lodhurva Jain temple is considered one of the best example of Jain architecture in Rajasthan.[14] According to William Guy, the temple walls are folded similar to an accordion and features exquisite screen carvings of jali.[15][16] In Shvetambara tradition, idols tend to derive their name from a geographical region, the lodhurva Parshvanath is one of 108 prominent idols of Parshvanath idols.[17]

According to Jain belief, A snake comes out every evening from a hole in the temple to drink milk offering. As per popular belief, the sight of this snake is a blessing.[12]

  • Ceiling with cavings of devkulikas
  • Ornate torana
  • Parshvanath idol
  • Sambhavanatha temple inside the temple complex
  • Unique facade designs of Lodurva temple

See also

References

Citations
  1. Shaq & Padhya 2019, p. 4.
  2. Tod 1832, p. 239.
  3. Rough Guides 2016, p. 307.
  4. The New Zealand Herald 2019.
  5. Bradshaw 1864, p. 301.
  6. Bayley 2004, p. 65.
  7. Burgess 1879, p. 81.
  8. Shah 1987, p. 179.
  9. Sharath 2013.
  10. Coolidge 1879, p. 182.
  11. Kaur & Kaur 2019, p. 1.
  12. Kapoor 2002, p. 3681.
  13. The Times of India 2011.
  14. MoEFCC, pp. 7-8.
  15. Guy 2001, p. 218.
  16. Betts & McCulloch 2013, p. 139.
  17. Cort 2001, p. 234.

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