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  • Worthy of particular mention are several pieces of Mauryan polished chattra (the multi-tiered "umbrella" at the top of a stupa) with evidence of radial ribs.

    Does Newly Excavated Buddhist Temple Provide A Missing Link? 2001

  • Sub Inspector at Hindoli Police Station Phool Singh said that the thieves had stolen two idols of Lord Parshavnath, made of astadhatu, one golden parasol (chattra), 11 silver parasols and other sacred valuables from the Jain temple on Tehsil Road.

    Daily News & Analysis 2009

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