Jagannâtha Sabhâ (Abbey 420 no.105; Archer VI, pl.4)

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Jagannâtha Sabhâ (Abbey 420 no.105; Archer VI, pl.4)
Paraswa Râma Sabhâ (Abbey 420 no.106; Archer VI, pl.5)

hand-coloured aquatints, June 1803 [both watermarked 'J.Ruse 1800' & 'J.Whatman'], thick paper. light surface soiling of margins
P.480 x 650mm.; 485 x 655mm. (2)

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Both of these temples are of the Jain cult: A monumental rock-cut figure of Parasvanath, the Jain saint, has been erected on top of the hill, in which the Jain caves of Ellora have been excavated.

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