Jina Stambha

Jina Stambha

Jina Stambha is a pillar established mandatorily in all vihars to pledge for the stability of the rule of Buddhism. It symbolizes truth, religion and purity in one’s conduct. Jina Sthambas have been established since the time of Ashoka, the great conqueror emperor of India. The idol present in the jina stambha is said to be of Khadchheri Lokeswara. Other pillars in the courtyard include singhanath as well as buddha, dharma and sangha pillars.