Manastambha (column of honour)
GPTKB entity
Statements (23)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:monument
gptkb:silk Jain architecture element |
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Jain_temple_architecture
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| gptkbp:etymology |
Sanskrit: 'mana' (pride) + 'stambha' (pillar)
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| gptkbp:feature |
may have images of Tirthankaras
may have inscriptions often intricately carved |
| gptkbp:foundIn |
Jain temples
|
| gptkbp:height |
often 30-100 feet
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Manastambha (column of honour)
|
| gptkbp:location |
in front of temple entrance
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| gptkbp:material |
gptkb:stone
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| gptkbp:notableExample |
gptkb:Kulpakji_Manastambha
gptkb:Moodabidri_Manastambha gptkb:Ranakpur_Manastambha gptkb:Shravanabelagola_Manastambha |
| gptkbp:purpose |
remind devotees to renounce pride
symbolize humility |
| gptkbp:religion |
gptkb:Jainism
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| gptkbp:symbolizes |
pillar of humility
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Hutheesing_Jain_Temple
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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