Representation of Chaude Rajlok, a concept in Jain traditions and cosmology
Representation of Chaude Rajlok, a concept in Jain traditions and cosmology
Description:
The painting in the inner/upper circle in the ceiling of the mandapa (pillared hall) represents Chaude Rajlok, a concept in Jain traditions and cosmology that signifies four celestial realms or heavenly abodes. These realms are regarded as higher spiritual dimensions in Jainism, representing stages of spiritual evolution and attainment of purity, leading to liberation from the cycle of birth and death. The painting has a pyramid with a Tirthankara positioned at its apex. The inscription reads, ‘Chaude Rajlok.’
Location:
Bikaner
Date_accepted:
2024-05-31T20:15:52Z
Modified:
2024-05-31T21:39:39Z
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, Jain, Shekhari Style of Temple Architecture, Tirthankara, Architecture, Bhanda Shah ka Jain Mandir, Rathore Dynasty, Sumatinatha, Rao Lunkaran, 16th century CE, Rajasthan, Temple, Bikaner, Seth Bhandasar Jain Temple, and Bada Bazaar