An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c19.s12.t3.6

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In the early medieval period Jainism seems to have staged a comeback as is evidenced by the large number of monuments all over the country. The establishments are however no longer the plain and austere cells of the early period: instead the temples now assume sprawling dimensions richly decorated and embellished with sculptural representations. As already mentioned, several *vihāras* of earlier times are converted into shrines and are carved with sculptures and reliefs.