Kahaum pillar, 5th century Jain pillar in Khukhundoo, India
The grey sandstone pillar rises 8 meters tall and features inscriptions in Sanskrit using characters from the eastern Gupta alphabet.
The pillar was constructed during the reign of Skandagupta in 460-461 CE, as indicated by inscriptions referencing the 141st year of the Gupta era.
Five Jain Tirthankaras, including Rishabhanatha, Shantinatha, Neminatha, Parshvanatha, and Mahavira, are depicted through carvings on the structure.
The monument stands at coordinates 26.269573 latitude and 83.854017 longitude, approximately 15 kilometers east of Deoria city near the Bihar border.
An artist named Madra, described in inscriptions as a devotee and ascetic, created the detailed carvings that adorn the pillar.
Location: Uttar Pradesh
Inception: 5 century
Height: 8 m
Made from material: sandstone
GPS coordinates: 26.26957,83.85402
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:19
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