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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The Structural Temples of Gujarat during different periods. The original structure has entirely disappeared, and its present appearance is by no means imposing.16
The Vijnaptipatra composed by Jinodayasuri in V. S. 1431 (A. D. 1375) records the existence of Navakhandā Pārsvanātha at Ghogha. 17 The present temple of Navakhanda Parávanātha eventhough erected on the same old site, does not retain any remains of the old temple.
Tejapala's temple on Mt. Abu was repaired by Pethad Sanghavi, Son of Chandasinha in V. S. 1378 (A. D, 1321-22)18
The said Pethad, also, erected Jain temples at Charup and Dholaka. 19 None of these temples exists at present in their original form. Dhamlej* (Dist. Junagadh)
The sun temple at Dhamlej was restored by Karamāśi, the minister of the Vājā King Bharama of Prabhas. 16. IK. Inscr. No. 36 p. 739; SMTK. pp. 46-47 plts. XLVI-XLVII. XLIX (Here Fig. 238 )
The decoration of the outside walls on the present temple illustrates how the architects were trying to keep up the old tradition, the many fold mouldings, with figures etc., Inside, the ornamentation on the door-frame (SMTK. pl. XLIX) is a mixture of old and new tendencise. The Ganesh figure on the lintel is disproportionately big. While below, on either side of the door, is a peculiarly large panel containing figures-all of which are badly defaced. The capital of the pilasters of the door, again, is totaly different from those noticed in the earlier temples. In every respect this temple indicates the end of the truly Caulukyan style (Ag. p. 93) 17. JTSS. Vol. I. pt. I. p. 111. 18. Jayantavijaya. Abu p. 92, 19. JTSS. Vol. I. Pt. I pp. 44, 98 Jayasekhara Sûri, Pãıśvanātha Stavana.' Guryāvali. p. 20, Vinayaprabha. "Tirthamālā.'
Situated at a distance of 18.4 Kms. $. E. of Sutraçada. Formerly known as Malajāyā. To the west of the village there is a celebrated Kunda called Vişņu- gayā. It is also called Cakra Tirtha.