Parsvanath Jain Temple-I

Parsvanath Jain Temple
Parsvanath Jain Temple Location in Orissa
Geography
Coordinates	20°16′14″N 85°47′08″E / 20.27056°N 85.78556°ECoordinates: 20°16′14″N 85°47′08″E / 20.27056°N 85.78556°E
Country	India
State	Orissa
Locale	Bhubaneswar
Elevation	87 m (285 ft)
Culture
Primary deity	Parsvanatha
Architecture
Architectural styles	Kalingan Style (Kalinga Architecture)
History and governance
Date built	20th century AD.

Parsvanath Jain Temple – I is located in Digambara Jain Temple precinct in Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar. It is a living temple. The temple is facing towards east. The enshrined deity is Parsvanath. This image is made of marble. This image measures 2.80 metres in height x 1.05 metres width. The image is flanked by two sculptural panels carved with two images in each panel.

Age

Temple belongs to 20th century.

Physical description

Surrounding: The temple is surrounded by Rushvanath temple in north at a distance of 1.70 metres, Parsvanath temple No-II in south-east at a distance of 3.30 metres, compound wall in west at a distance of 8.40 metres. Orientation: The temple is facing towards east.
Architectural features (Plan and Elevation): On plan, the temple Sanctum chamber measures 4.60 square metres with R.C.C. flat roof.
Construction techniques: Dry masonry
Style: Kalingan

References

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1. Lesser Known Monuments of Bhubaneswar by Dr. Sadasiba Pradhan (ISBN 81-7375-164-1)
2. List of Hindu temples in India#Orissa