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Parshwanath
Parshwanath, or Parshvanatha, is the twenty-third Tirthankara. The serpent canopy is a particularly recognisable feature of his imagery. A sixth-century sandstone sculpture in the Metropolitan Museum shows him standing in meditation beneath a seven-headed cobra, with Padmavati and Dharana as attendants. The museum's wider account of Jain sculpture identifies the protective naga figure as Dharanendra.
Parshwanath: the serpent canopy and the still figure
The relationship between stillness and shelter is worth noticing. The central figure is composed, while the canopy and attendants create a setting around him. This is more specific than a generic image of a meditator. The number and treatment of the serpent hoods should be read from the actual reference; one museum example does not prescribe every later image.
Parshwanath's artistic history also includes buildings and their furnishings. The Met preserves parts of the carved wooden meeting hall of the Vadi Parshvanatha temple in Patan, Gujarat, dedicated in 1596. Musicians, dancers and architectural carving formed part of that environment. A temple's story can therefore be followed through spaces and objects as well as the principal image.
For a family researching a particular Parshwanath shrine, start with its full local name and place. An account of one temple does not establish the history of another with the same principal Tirthankara. Keep a dated building inscription, a consecration narrative and a devotional story identified as different kinds of information.
From a story to a keepsake
Start with the person receiving the gift and the story you want it to hold. A family reference, the exact name of a place or a short account of the occasion gives the enquiry a useful beginning. Include any preferred wording and say which details are essential. The finished artwork and presentation are agreed with you before production.
All curated orders are made to order, with a minimum of 20 pieces per design and weight. Coin preferences are 10g, 15g, 20g, 25g, 50g, 100g. Weight describes the metal quantity; dimensions, relief and finish are separate parts of the specification. An enquiry helps establish feasibility and does not reserve stock or confirm a delivery date.
The presentation can hold the words that do not fit on the object: who gave it, why the motif was chosen and which moment it remembers. We discuss the kit or box as part of the quote, with its price and tax shown separately from the coin. Custom artwork and other additional work is confirmed before you decide to proceed.
Check names, scripts and the proposed depiction with the people who know the intended context. A commercial commission does not establish a temple, religious body, artist or other institution’s approval. Where a different format would suit the recipient better, the enquiry can explore that too.