LORD KAILASANATH OF ELAPURA

THE JAIN CAVES

The Jain caves are five in number, and are dated from 8th to 13th centuries. Though grouped in Jain, the group is called Chota Kailasa. It is an imitation of the Kailasanath but left incomplete. The No.33 is called the Indrasabha cave and the earliest of the Jains. It houses the statues of Parasnath, Gautama Swamy and Mahavira. The walls are adorned with Jain saints. The Cave No.33 goes by the name of Jagannatha Sabha. The stone cutters' craftsmanship exudes from each image, like Mahavira. Parasanath etc. The Jagannatha cave and Indra Sabha cave are connected internally. Their number though limited, their appeal is neither negligible, nor sanctity less. They have their individuality and glory characteristic of the founder and builder.

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