Ride representation in Gori Jain temple of Thar desert of Sindh.

Abstract

The article focuses on a religious building made with lime stone blocks laid in cheroli mortar and associated with Jain religion, containing marvelous cult paintings and pictures which demonstrate the life of two Tirthankara named as Parsvanatha the23rd and Mahavira 24th. The specific focus is on describing riding of Tirthankar and Monk on elephant, horse and men/stature. The article explains the painting and answer questions about why these particular animals were chosen for painting, what their role was in Jain religion, and who was riding on the particular animal and why it was preferred by the rider. Focus is also given on the role of devotees and participants as shown in paintings and which legendary stories are pointed.