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Match the following Jain Tirthankaras with their corresponding symbolic emblems as traditionally represented in iconography: 1. Rishabhanatha - Bull 2. Mallinatha - Water Pot 3. Parsvanatha - Serpent 4. Mahavira - Lion Select the correct code representing the proper matching:
A. 1, 2, 3 and 4✓ Correct Answer
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1 and 3 only
💡 Solution & Explanation
All the listed pairs are correctly matched according to traditional Jain iconography where every Tirthankara is associated with a specific animal or object emblem. Rishabhanatha, the first Tirthankara, is symbolized by the bull, Mallinatha by the water pot, Parsvanatha the twenty-third Tirthankara by the multi-headed serpent, and Mahavira the twenty-fourth Tirthankara by the lion. These symbols assist devotees and archaeologists in identifying stone sculptures across ancient temple sites in India.
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