Structural Temples of Gujarat

SR No.: 006728
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Kantilal F Sompura
Publisher: Gujarat University Ahmedabad
Publication Year: 1968
Total Pages: 868
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 31 MB

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Structural Temples of the Caulukyan Period
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reign of Arjunadeva.269 The temple is believed to be an old one but at present it is newly built. Originally the shrine contained nine spires and domes over the temple 270
On the Satrunjaya Hill, Pethada, a prominent Jain merchant built a temple dedicated to Santinatha in about V. S. 1334 (A. D. 1278),271 The present temple restored and renovated to such an extent that it is not possible to trace out its original form,
A much ruined Jain temple of Mahavira at Kanthakot (Kaccha) was built during the reign of Sarangadeva. A writing on pillar in the entrance hall dated V. S. 1339 (A.D. 1283) states that the builders were the relatives of Jagadevaśā of Bhadresvara. The extant temple comprises the ruins of double mandapa, the ceilings and pillars, 272
The inscription dated V. S. 1343 (A. D. 1287) found on one of the palias (memorial stones) at Maitrana* refers to the existence of a Jain temple at that place 273
Bhuvad (Kaccha)
At Bhuvad, the temple of Bhuvadeśvara Mahadeva is much ruined; the roof of the shrine is entirely fallen. The manḍapa measures 9.6×12 ms. inside and is supported by 34 pillars
269. KSD. pp. 78, 276: also Kumar. No. 301, plt. opp. p. 91. 270. Sarabhai Nawab : Kumar No. 301.
271. JSI. p. 406.
Pethod was contemporary to famous minister Hemadri of Deogiri with whose consent he built a Jain temple at Deogiri known as 'Amulya Prasada' which was completed in V. S. 1335 (i.e. A. D. 1279). Ratnamandirgani, Upadesatarangini. pp. 97-98.
272. BG. Vol. V. p. 225, also KSD. pp. 108-109 Plts. on pp. 107, 108, 109.
* near Patan, on Kakosi-Maiträna Rly. line.
273. JTSS. Vol. I. Pt. p. 45.