Parsvanatha

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This breathtaking masterpiece depicts Parsvanatha's momentous victory over Samvara in vivid detail. The 23rd Tirthankara of Jainism is shown standing boldly naked under a majestic Dhataki tree, seated majestically on a powerful simhasana throne supported by lions. Meghakumara (Samvara) unleashes a massive storm to disrupt his meditations, symbolized by stylized clouds with hands and drums in the upper corners, but Dharanendra, the serpent-king, bravely raises up his seven hoods to safeguard Parsvanatha from the turmoil. To Parsvanatha's left, Padmavati, Dharanendra's devoted consort, firmly holds an umbrella to shield him further from the forces of the storm. Beneath the throne, a squatting gana supports the wheel of law (dharmachakra), representing the Jina's teachings. Flywhisk bearers stand at attention, and heavenly figures adorned with garlands float beneath the rain clouds.