The statues of Lord Mahavira found at Jaleswar, Balasore & Avana date back to the 10-11th century and show the existence of Jainism in the region.
The first Sanskrit biography of Mahavira was Vardhamacharitra by Asaga in 853 CE.
Mahavira | Queen Trishala, Mahavira's mother has auspicious dreams. Folio 4 from Kalpasutra | Mahavira (mathematician) |
After seventy years of Nirvana of 24th Tirthankara Mahavira, in 40 A.D.(Vira Nirvana Samvat-70), the Paramara sect of North Indian King Prithvipal's heir, King Jobanpal and Prince Sachchipal
The idols of Mahavira is ceremonially bathed and rocked in a cradle.
Between these two ridges lie a number of places of historical importance, dating from the period of the Mahabharata, Gautam Buddha, Mahavira, Mauryas and the Guptas.
The image of Mahaveerar, sitting in Sukhasana position on a Simhasana with his attendants on either side is seen at the extreme southern direction.