| Story Text | [{"record_id":"0","storytext":"A tirtha<\/i>, in Jainism is a pilgrimage undertaken by a worshipper to cross the sea of samsara<\/i>\u2014which is ridden with misery and unending rebirths\u2014 to attain liberation from this unending cycle in life. It, therefore, becomes a path to enlightenment. One such tirtha<\/i> lies in the heart of Gujarat, Palitana\u2014the Shatrunjaya Hill. Here, where faith climbs stone by stone up sacred slopes, is the site where the first Tirthankara, Rishabhnath\u2014also known as Adinath\u2014attained moksha<\/i> and delivered his very first sermon, setting into motion a spiritual path followed by millions in the subcontinent over the centuries. The landscape of Shatrunjaya is commemorated into a large textile, called the Shatrunjaya Pata<\/i>, offering more than visual beauty\u2014it is a devotional document.","storytextauthor":"","initialize":"true"},{"record_id":"1","storytext":"This large textile unfolds like a sacred map of the Shatrunjaya Hill, meticulously capturing the pilgrimage path as it winds its way to the summit of the sacred hill. While the unknown artist doesn\u2019t capture the scale of the figures, the paths taken by thousands of pilgrims, and the many temples that line them, are immortalized in this pata<\/i>. ","storytextauthor":"","initialize":"true"},{"record_id":"2","storytext":"The main shrine on Shatrunjaya is home to Rishabhnath\u2019s idol and rises at the center of the textile, surrounded by smaller temples dedicated to other Tirthankaras. Rishabhnatha is considered to be the first Tirthankara in Jainism and is recognized by his lanchana<\/i> (unique symbol), which is the Bull, also known as Vrushabha in Sanskrit. All 24 Tirthankaras have their own lanchana<\/i>; for example, Parshvanatha\u2019s is a snake, Mahavira\u2019s is a lion.","storytextauthor":"","initialize":"true"},{"record_id":"3","storytext":"The Mathen community of Jodhpur and Bikaner during the 18th and 19th centuries, played a key role in creating Shatrunjaya patas using cotton and linen. During its making, the cloth was first thoroughly washed, then polished with agate, sketched upon, and finally painted. To prepare the fabric it was initially primed with wheat, rice or tamarind paste to seal the surface and then polished once dry. ","storytextauthor":"","initialize":"true"},{"record_id":"4","storytext":"The winding path of devotion is carefully rendered by an unknown artist who overlooks no detail\u2014the native flora and fauna, the flowing Shetrunji River at the hill\u2019s base\u2014all are depicted with reverence, just as they exist in the real landscape.","storytextauthor":"","initialize":"true"},{"record_id":"5","storytext":"The pata<\/i> depicts Shvetambara ascetics, clad in their distinctive white robes, making their way through this textile map of pilgrimage toward the central temple atop the hill. Jainism comprises two major sects: the Shvetambaras (\u2019white-clad\u2019) and the Digambaras (\u2019sky-clad\u2019). Shatrunjaya holds special significance as a major pilgrimage site for the Shvetambara tradition.","storytextauthor":"","initialize":"true"}] |
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| Art Artist Names Single | Unidentified Artist (Jain Art) |
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