History of Indian and Eastern Architecture v2.c24.20

v2.c24.20

¹ In Jaina images the hands are always laid in the lap, the clothing is scanty even on Swetâmbara images, and the thrones and attendants differ, whilst the Jinas or Arhats only have cognisances, and the Srîvatsa figure on the breast. The figures of Pârswanâth are distinguished by snake-hoods over them; and with the Digambaras, Supârswa—the seventh Jina—has a smaller group of hoods over his head. The Swetâmbaras also decorate their images with crowns and ornaments; the other sect do not.