[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989) › v1.c19.s12.t3.8 # An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c19.s12.t3.8 An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c19.s12.t3.8 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c19.s12.t3.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c19.s12.t3.8) In Orissa archaeological remains are abundant to show the popularity of the Jaina faith. Significant among the sites are Podasingdi, Dt Keonjhar, and Charampa, Dt Balasore. Kundalpur, Pithaora, Badoh, Gyaraspur and Deogarh were the important Jaina centres in c. India, while AKOTA, Valabhī, Vasantgarh, Osia, Gopagiri, Jalor, Sachor, etc., were well known in w. India. At Ellora Jaina shrines formed the culmination of monolithic temples while at Aihole, Jaina temples form the landmark of the Chalukyan style of architecture. Colossal Jaina establishments sprang up in w. India under the Chalukya rulers at such places as Mt Abu, Girnar, Satrunjaya, etc. - [Previous: v1.c19.s12.t3.7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c19.s12.t3.7) - [Next: v1.c19.s12.t3.9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c19.s12.t3.9) - [Up: v1.c19.s12.t3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c19.s12.t3) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c19.s12.t3.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c19.s12.t3.8) · Pramāṇa