Jain Miniature Paintings from Western India c6.403

c6.403

The second *Sūri Mantrapaṭa*, measuring 19½" × 19" (Fig. 176), belongs to the collection of Mr. Sarabhai Nawab. It represents Bhāvadeva Sūri and was probably prepared for his use. This Bhāvadeva Sūri is known to have composed the *Pārśvanātha Charita* in Vikrama Samvat 1412 (A.D. 1355), and, therefore, the date of this painting should also fall in the third quarter of the 14th century. The painting represents Gautama-Svāmī, the first disciple of Mahāvīra, seated on a full blown lotus, attended by a monk on each side. Outside the circle, on the top left, is represented Kālī riding a horse, and on the top left Bhairava. On the bottom left is Dharaṇendra, and on the bottom right the goddess Padmāvatī. In the centre is a *navagraha* panel, and outside the circle stands a monk on either side. The colours employed are red, yellow, black, green and ultramarine blue.