Plate – Rsabhanatha, Orai, Jalaun, U.P., 11th Century

Summary

This plate presents a photograph of an 11th‑century sandstone image of Ṛṣabha­nātha from Orai in Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh. The seated Jina displays the characteristic cross‑legged posture with hands in dhyāna‑mudrā and is accompanied by attendants on either side. A bull cognisance is carved below the throne, identifying the tirthankara as Ṛṣabha­nātha. The caption notes that the sculpture is now housed in the State Museum, Lucknow and attributes the photograph to the American Institute of Indian Studies at Varanasi. Although the plate provides no detailed discussion, it complements Maruti Nandan Prasad Tiwari’s article on the unique Orai Ṛṣabha­nātha image by illustrating another representation from the same region and period.