Parsvanath Jain Temple-II

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Location in Orissa
Basic information
Location	Bhubaneswar, Orissa
Geographic coordinates
Affiliation	Jainism
Architectural description
Architectural style	Kalingan Style (Kalinga Architecture)
Completed	20th century A.D.
Specifications

Parsvanath Jain Temple – II (Lat- 20° 15’ 74" N., Long- 85° 47’ 08" E., Elev- 287 ft) is located in Bhubaneswar.This temple is located in the Digambar Jain Temple precinct in Khandagiri. The temple is still used for worship. It faces towards the east. The cell measures 6.50 metres in length and 4.10 metres in width. The enshrined image in it is of Parsvanatha in a standing pose, crowned with a serpent hood. At the base two diminutive male images are on either side. The main image is flanked by four Jain meditators each with two images.

Ownership

Single/ Multiple: Multiple
Public/ Private: Private
Any other (specify): It is maintained by the Bengal, Bihar and Orissa Digambar Jain Tirthankara Committee. Bimala Devi Jain is the local caretaker.

Age

Precise date: 20th Century
Source of Information: Architectural features.

Property Type

Precinct/ Building/ Structure/Landscape/Site/Tank: Precinct
Sub type: Temple
Typology: Modern construction of flat roof.

Property use

Abandoned/ in use: In use
Present use: Living Temple

Significance

Associational significance: Bengal, Bihar and Orissa Digambara Jaina Tirthankara Committee.

Physical description

Surrounding: The temple is surrounded by Rushavanath temple in north at a distance of 9.00 metres, Parsvanath temple No-I in north-west at a distance of 3.30 metres, compound wall of the precinct in south.
Orientation: The temple is facing towards east.
Architectural features (Plan and Elevation): On plan, the Sanctum chamber measure 6.50 metres in length and 4.10 metres in breadth. The roof is a R.C.C. concrete slab.

Building material: Cement concrete and Brick masonry.
Style: Kalingan

State of preservation

Good/Fair/ Showing Signs of Deterioration/Advanced: Good

Grade (A/B/C)

Architecture: C
Historic: C
Associational: B
Social/Cultural: B