The pillar capital in the picture has a Swastika symbol, one of the eight auspicious symbols of Jainism. It is surrounded by floral motif bands. The band flanking the Capital has a depiction of scenes from the city of Bikaner where people are seen going to the market, travelling on elephant back, shops in marketplaces, etc.
Location:
Bikaner
Date_accepted:
2024-05-31T12:08:53Z
Modified:
2024-05-31T14:26:41Z
Type:
Image
Creator:
Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:
Swapna Joshi
Publisher:
Jio Institute
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
References:
Raos of Bikaner, Shekhari Style of Temple Architecture, Bikaner, Architecture, Bhanda Shah ka Jain Mandir, Rathore Dynasty, Sumatinatha, Bada Bazaar, 16th century CE, Rajasthan, Temple, Tirthankara, Seth Bhandasar Jain Temple, and Rao Lunkaran