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