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 after the end of the Caulukyan Period
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some of the attractive features of the exterior. In the interior are the unending vistas of the columns interrupted of intervals by open courts, each vaulted compartment ceiled with carving of a most intricate character, and the whole illuminated by either direct or reflected light which is thrown from pavement to pillar, and from pillar to screen to penetrate into all parts. The general effect of this temple may not be that of great architecture, but as work of inspired art, and at the same time complying with the exacting conditions of the creed, it is a notable achievement.36
The temple of Sangrāmsinha Soni at Girnar was restored and renovated by Sangrāmsinha during the years V. S. 1502 to 1517 (i. e, A. D. 1446-61 ).37
The Kharatara Vasahi temple at Delwada*
The temple is a three storeyed one, since the central fourfold image (Chaumukha ) is a sort of tall shaft, at each storey there are four-fold images. Inscriptions on the back side of āsanas of these Tirthankaras are partly covered with plaster and hence the date of the temple and names of all donors are not known. The few letters visible at present suggest that most of the images were installed in 1505 V. S by Samghavi Mandalika and his family.
An approximate date for the erection of this shrine can be obtained by other means. In an inscription in the Digambara shrine at Delvada, dated in V. S. 1494 and in the inscriptions dated in 1497 V. S. referring to certain arrangements for the
36. IABH. p. pp, 164-165. 37 Tradition ascribes the restoration of this temple having been taken place in V. S. 1494 (A. D. 1438 ) by Samarasinha and Māladeva. The temple, named here as Kalyāṇatraya, was also adorned with a Meghamaņdapa (Rargasära Girnäragiri Caityaparipāti' V. 18 and Hemahamsa Gani: Giranāra Caitra pravādi -Purattva Traimāsika. Vol 1. No. 3 p. 292. )