Jaina Non-Tīrthas in Madhyadeśa I: Fragments of Digambara Temples and A New Vaiṣṇava Inscription in Tumain

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Main author: Flügel, Peter
Other authors: Balogh, Dániel
Wright, J. Clifford
Mallinson, James
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institution SOAS, University of London
collection SOAS Research Online
language English
language_search English
topic BL Religions. Mythology. Rationalism
C Auxiliary sciences of history (General)
CN Inscriptions. Epigraphy.
GN Anthropology
B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation
description The article introduces the term 'non-tīrtha' as a new analytical category to designate Jaina sacred sites that have vanished or do not yet exist, according to the cyclical Jaina conception of history. It presents new evidence on two different Digambara 'non-sites': Māmoṃ (Bhāmauna) and Tumain (Tumbavana). The Digambara temple of Māmoṃ has completely disintegrated, but is still listed as a tīrtha in Jaina pilgrimage guides, while the non-tīrtha of Tumain is not listed, despite its numerous ancient Jaina sculptures, pillars, and other historical remains. The article presents evidence for the long-sought location of a Jaina temple, and a previously unpublished 10th to 11th century Vaiṣṇava copper-plate inscription, featuring one of the oldest known epigraphic records pertaining to the history of yoga.
format Journal Article
author Flügel, Peter
author_facet Flügel, Peter
Balogh, Dániel
Wright, J. Clifford
Mallinson, James
authorStr Flügel, Peter
author_letter Flügel, Peter
author2 Balogh, Dániel
Wright, J. Clifford
Mallinson, James
author2Str Balogh, Dániel
Wright, J. Clifford
Mallinson, James
title Jaina Non-Tīrthas in Madhyadeśa I: Fragments of Digambara Temples and A New Vaiṣṇava Inscription in Tumain
publisher Hindi Granth Karyalay
publishDate 2020
url https://eprints.soas.ac.uk/32494/

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