Temple Hanging

The hanging, belonging to the Digambara Jaina sect, depicts a temple dedicated to Parshvanatha, the 23rdtirthankara of the Jainas. The tirthankara's image in the center of the temple is shown flanked by a devotee bringing offerings on the left and another in the posture of veneration. The green silk borders and the central ground are embellished by creeper motifs embroidered in silver wire and spangles.
The Gujarati inscription below reads: "Dedicated by KotadiaManekchand in memory of his late wife Punjibai to the Digambara Jaina temple of Lakroda in vs. 1985” (1928 AD)