Tirthankara

Gidangal, Tindivanam Taluk, South Arcot District (formerly), TamilNadu. Height 78 cm, Breadth 26 cm. Circa 13th Century AD.

The Tirthankara is shown in standing pose on a Padma Peetah (lotus pedestal) over a rectangular base. On the back side of the pedestal, there is a Tamil inscription 'Nayanar Athipathi Azahagar' consecrated by Vakkaram Kizhar.