Manastambha (column of honor)

GPTKB entity

Statements (22)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:monument
gptkb:silk
Jain architecture element
gptkbp:etymology Sanskrit: 'mana' (pride) + 'stambha' (pillar)
gptkbp:feature inscriptions
ornate capitals
carvings of Tirthankaras
gptkbp:foundIn Jain temples
gptkbp:height varies (often 30-100 feet)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Manastambha (column of honor)
gptkbp:location gptkb:India
Jain temple complexes
gptkbp:material gptkb:stone
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:Kulpakji_Manastambha
gptkb:Ranakpur_Manastambha
gptkb:Shravanabelagola_Manastambha
gptkbp:purpose symbolize humility
mark temple entrance
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Jainism
gptkbp:symbolizes pillar of humility
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hutheesing_Temple
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7