Manastambha

Manastambha "column of honor" is a pillar that is often constructed in front of Jain temples or large Jain statues. In North India, they are topped by four tirthankara images.

According to the Jain texts, a huge manastambha stands in front of the samavasarana (divine preaching hall) of the tirthankaras, which causes someone entering a samavasarana to shed their pride.

A monolithic manastambha is a standard feature in the Jain temples of Moodabidri. They include a statue of Brahmadeva on the top as a guardian yaksha.

Some of the well known Jain manastambhas are:

Manastambhas in South India are generally monolithic.

Kirti Stambh of Hutheesing Jain Temple

Kirti Stambh at Chittorgarh fort

Manastambha at Shri Mahavirji Temple, Rajasthan, India

Manastambha at Tijara Jain Temple, Rajasthan, India

Manastambha at Jain Center of Greater Phoenix (JCGP), Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Manastambha at Saavira Kambada Basadi, Moodbidri, Karnataka, India

Desur Jain temple and Manastambha at Desur, Tiruvanamalai, Tamil Nadu, India

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