photos of the asht pratiharya
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Answer
The Aṣṭa Prātihārya means the eight extraordinary divine manifestations traditionally associated with a Tīrthankar’s samavasaraṇa and presence.
They are commonly described as:
- Aśoka Vṛkṣa – the divine Aśoka tree
- Siṃhāsana – the divine throne
- Chhatra – the triple umbrella
- Chāmara – divine fly-whisks
- Bhāmaṇḍala – radiant halo around the Lord
- Divya Dhvani – divine sound or universal preaching
- Deva-dundubhi – divine celestial drums
- Puṣpa-vṛṣṭi – shower of divine flowers
About Photos
I cannot directly provide or fetch photos here. If you want images, you can look for traditional Jain artwork or temple depictions of:
- Asht Pratiharya of Tirthankar
- Jain Ashta Pratiharya
- Tirthankar Samavasaran Asht Pratiharya
Takeaway
The Aṣṭa Prātihārya are not ordinary ornaments; they symbolize the supreme spiritual glory, purity, and universal reverence of a Tīrthankar.