Kirti Stambha

Coordinates: 24°53′32″N 74°39′0″E / 24.89222°N 74.65000°E / 24.89222; 74.65000
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Not to be confused with Vijaya Stambha (similar structure, also located at Chittorgarh).

Kirti Stambha
Kirti Stambha
Religion
AffiliationJainism
SectDigambara
DeityRishabhanatha
FestivalsMahavir Janma Kalyanak
Location
LocationChittor Fort, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan
Kirti Stambha is located in Rajasthan
Kirti Stambha
Location within Rajasthan
Geographic coordinates24°53′32″N 74°39′0″E / 24.89222°N 74.65000°E / 24.89222; 74.65000
Architecture
TypeTower
StyleMāru-Gurjara architecture
CreatorJeeja Bhagerwala
Date established12th century CE

Kirti Stambha is a 12th-century tower situated at

Rajasthan, India
.

History

An 1847 drawing of the Kirti Stambha

Chittor has a history going back several centuries. It was an ancient centre of Jain tradition. Chittor is adjacent to the ancient city of

Kushana period (1st–3rd centuries CE) mention a "Majjhimilla" branch of the "Kottiya" gana, indicating that it was a major Jain centre. The famous Acharya Haribhadra Suri (6th century CE) was born in Chittor and wrote "Dhurtopakhyana" there.[1]

There was a scholar Elacharya at Chittor from whom Vira-senacharya (9th century) learned the ancient Shat-khandagama and Kashayapahuda.

Dhavala
" and "Jayadhavala" on the basis of these books.

The 22 metres (72 ft) tower was built by a

Jain merchant Jeeja Bhagerwala during the reign of Rawal Kumar Singh in c. 1179–1191 CE.[2][3][4][5] It was the residence of Jinavallabha who propagated the Vidhimarga in the 12th century. From the 15th to 17th centuries, it was the seat of a Bhattaraka.[6]

Three inscriptions have been found that mention Jija of

Vijay Stambha (Tower of Victory).[9]

Architecture

Kirti Stambh

The tower is built in the Solanki style. The tower is 75 feet (23 m) tall. The tower is known for its for intricate carvings and architecture. The seven storey temple is adorned by sculpture and mouldings from the base to summit. The carvings on each summit is different from other. The tower stands near the Saat-Bees Jain temple.[4]

The lower level is called Hansh Peeth, then Sinha-mukh Thar, Gaja Thar and Nava Thar.[4]

Gallery

  • A recent photo of the tower standing tall in Chittor
    A recent photo of the tower standing tall in Chittor
  • Mahavir temple with Kirti Stambha
    Mahavir
    temple with Kirti Stambha
  • Mahavir Jain temple
    Mahavir Jain temple
  • Saat-Bees Jain temple near Kirti Stampla
    Saat-Bees Jain temple near Kirti Stampla

See also

References

Citations

  1. ^ Vashistha & Vashistha 1995, p. 10.
  2. ^ a b Bareth 2017.
  3. ^ Urban Postal.
  4. ^ a b c Mehta 1970, p. 169.
  5. ^ Rajashtan Tourism & Chittorgarh.
  6. ^ a b Singh & Mishra 2005, p. 116.
  7. ^ Jain Shilalekh Samgrah, Part 5, Vidyadhar Johrapurkar, Bharatiya Jnanapith, 1971
  8. ^ Niraj Jain, Chittor Darshan, Vira Nivan Granth prakasha Samiti, 1980
  9. ^ Arihant Experts 2018, p. 33.

Sources

Book

  • Mehta, Jodh Sinha (1970). Abu to Udaipur (Celestial Simla to City of Sunrise). Delhi:
    ISBN 9788120829848
    .
  • Singh, Nagendra Kumar; Mishra, A. P. (2005). Encyclopaedia Of Oriental Philosophy And Religion. Vol. 10. Global Vision Pub House.
    ISBN 9788182200715
    .
  • Vashistha, Radhakrishna; Vashistha, R. K. (1995). Art and Artists of Rajasthan: A Study on the Art & Artists of Mewar with Reference to Western Indian School of Painting. Abhinav Publications.
    ISBN 9788170172840
    .
  • Arihant Experts (2018). Indian Art & Culture. Arihant Publications India limited.
    ISBN 9789350944844
    .

Web

External links

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