| Subai Jain temples | |
|---|---|
_-_2.jpg) Subai Jain temple complex | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Jainism |
| Deity | Rishabhanatha |
| Festivals | Mahavir Jayanti |
| Location | |
| Location | Subai village, Koraput, Odisha |
| Geographic coordinates | 18°36′23″N 82°47′58″E / 18.60639°N 82.79944°E |
| Architecture | |
| Date established | 4th century |
| Temple(s) | 6 |
Subai Jain temples is a group of Jain temple in Subai village of Koraput district, Odisha.
Subai Jain temple complex is a group of five Jain temples built in 4th century.[citation needed] Subai was an important Jain center[1] and the Jain temple were constructed by Jain gemstone traders who came to Koraput region for trading. The temples are dedicated to Mahavira, Parshvanatha, Rishabhanatha and others to Tirthankaras.[2]
The temple were initially built with triratha architecture with amalaka. The door jabs has carvings of rosette enclosed with dotted squares.[3] One temple is famous for its rare images of the tirthankaras.[4] The temple houses an image of Rishabhanatha in padmasan dhyāna posture; surrounded by tirthankaras.[5] An idol of a four-armed Tara (a Jain yakshi[6]) adorned by bangles in the temple complex is also noteworthy. A Parab festival is organised by the temple management every year.[2] A 4 feet (1.2 m) Jain idol was discovered in 2020 during excavation.[1]
